TYLENOL® Cold + Flu Severe Medicine
For Relief Of Cold, Flu, Fever, Cough & Congestion Symptoms
Convenient caplets to tackle your tough cold and flu symptoms by clearing congestion, quieting coughs and relieving head and body aches.
In September, 2023, The Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee of the Food and Drug Administration reviewed efficacy data available for orally administered phenylephrine (PE) as a nasal decongestant. Read the FDA’s statement about this review here.
Product Details
for the temporary relief of the following cold/flu symptoms:
minor aches and pains
headache
sore throat
nasal congestion
cough
helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
temporarily reduces fever
Active Ingredients (in each caplet) | Purpose |
|---|---|
Acetaminophen 325 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer |
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg | Cough suppressant |
Guaifenesin 200 mg | Expectorant |
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg | Nasal decongestant |
Inactive Ingredients carnauba wax, croscarmellose sodium, D&C yellow no. 10 aluminum lake, flavor, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, sucralose, titanium dioxide
Each caplet contains: sodium 3 mg
Do not take more than directed.
See overdose warning
Age | Dosage |
|---|---|
adults and children 12 years and over | • take 2 caplets every 4 hours • swallow whole; do not crush, chew or dissolve • do not take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours |
children under 12 years | ask a doctor |
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 10 caplets (3,250 mg acetaminophen) in 24 hours. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours* with other drugs containing acetaminophen
3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
skin reddening
blisters
rash
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
Do not use
with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
liver disease
heart disease
high blood pressure
thyroid disease
diabetes
trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product do not exceed recommended dose
Stop use and ask a doctor if
nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
redness or swelling is present
new symptoms occur
cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts
These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Questions or comments? call 1-877-895-3665 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)
store between 20 - 25°C (68 - 77°F)
Available as Caplets. For adults and children 12 years and older.
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