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Tylenol Cold Head Congestion Day/Night Pack PRINT
Frequently Asked Questions
Tylenol Cold Head Congestion Day/Night Pack
*Use only as directed

Overview & Uses

TYLENOL® Cold Head Congestion Day/Night Pack combines the pure pain relief of TYLENOL® with other powerful medicines to treat your head congestion and cold symptoms.

For daytime symptoms, you get:
  • A pain reliever for pain and sore throat.
  • A powerful cough suppressant.
  • A decongestant for nasal congestion.

For nighttime symptoms, you also get:
  • An antihistamine for relief from your runny nose and sneezing.

Uses

TYLENOL® Cold Head Congestion Daytime
Temporarily relieves these common cold symptoms:
  • Minor aches and pains.
  • Headache.
  • Sore throat.
  • Nasal congestion.
  • Cough.
  • Sinus congestion and pressure.
Helps clear nasal passages.

TYLENOL® Cold Head Congestion Nighttime
Temporarily relieves these common cold symptoms:
  • Minor aches and pains.
  • Headache.
  • Sore throat.
  • Nasal congestion.
  • Cough.
  • Sinus congestion and pressure.
  • Sneezing and runny nose.

Helps clear nasal passages.
Relieves cough to help you sleep.


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Tylenol Cold Head Congestion Day/Night Pack
*Use only as directed
Available As

TYLENOL® Cold Head Congestion Daytime
COOL BURST® Caplets
TYLENOL® Cold Head Congestion Nighttime
COOL BURST® Caplets

 

Tylenol Cold Head Congestion Day/Night Pack
*Use only as directed
Directions

Do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)

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 12 caplets in 24 hours.

Children under 12 years:
Do not use this adult product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage.
Tylenol Cold Head Congestion Day/Night Pack
*Use only as directed
Ingredients

Daytime Ingredients

Active Ingredient: Acetaminophen
Purpose: Pain reliever

Active Ingredient: Dextromethorphan HBr
Purpose: Cough suppressant

Active Ingredient: Phenylephrine HCl
Purpose: Nasal decongestant

Active Ingredients Inactive Ingredients
COOL BURST® Caplet

Acetaminophen
325 mg in each caplet

Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg in each caplet

Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg in each caplet

Anhydrous citric acid, carnauba wax, corn starch, flavors, hypromellose, iron oxide, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, potassium sorbate, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium starch glycolate, sucralose

Nighttime Ingredients

Active Ingredient: Acetaminophen
Purpose: Pain reliever

Active Ingredient: Chlorpheniramine maleate
Purpose: Antihistamine

Active Ingredient: Dextromethorphan HBr
Purpose: Cough suppressant

Active Ingredient: Phenylephrine HCl
Purpose: Nasal decongestant

Active Ingredients Inactive Ingredients
Cool Burst™ Caplet

Acetaminophen
325 mg in each caplet

Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg in each caplet

Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg in each caplet

Phenylephrine HCl
5 mg in each caplet

Anhydrous citric acid, carnauba wax, corn starch, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, flavors, hypromellose, iron oxide, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, potassium sorbate, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium starch glycolate, sucralose, titanium dioxide

 

Tylenol Cold Head Congestion Day/Night Pack
*Use only as directed
Warnings

TYLENOL® Cold Head Congestion Daytime

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 12 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

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.

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, 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 dosage.

Stop use and ask a doctor if:
  • Nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs.
  • 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: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage.

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.

TYLENOL® Cold Head Congestion Nighttime

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 12 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

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.

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, or emphysema.
  • Cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • A breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis.
  • Glaucoma.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
  • taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product:
  • Do not exceed recommended dosage.
  • Excitability may occur, especially in children.
  • Marked drowsiness may occur.
  • Alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect.
  • Avoid alcoholic drinks.
  • Be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery.
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: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. 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.


Tylenol Cold Head Congestion Day/Night Pack
*Use only as directed

Storage & Package Safety

  • Store between 20 - 25°C (68 - 77°F).
  • Do not use if carton is opened or if blister unit is broken.
  • See package for lot number and expiration date.

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