Leader Nighttime Cold and Flu
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 24, 2020.
Dosage form: solution
Ingredients: ACETAMINOPHEN 650mg in 30mL, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 30mg in 30mL, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE 12.5mg in 30mL
Labeler: Cardinal Health
NDC Code: 70000-0183
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Acetaminophen 650 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg
Doxylamine succinate 12.5 mg
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Antihistamine
temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
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- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
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- sore throat
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- headache
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- minor aches and pains
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- fever
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- runny nose and sneezing
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
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- more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
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- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
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- skin reddening
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- blisters
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- 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.
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- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
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- 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.
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- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
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- liver disease
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- glaucoma
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- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
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- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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- persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
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- a sodium-restricted diet
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- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
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- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
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- excitability may occur, especially in children
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- marked drowsiness may occur
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- avoid alcoholic drinks
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- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
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- pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
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- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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- redness or swelling is present
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- new symptoms occur
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- cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
ask a health professional before use.
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.
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- take only as directed – see Overdose warning
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- only use the dose cup provided
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- do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs
adults & children 12 yrs & over |
30 mL every 6 hrs |
children 4 to under 12 yrs |
ask a doctor |
children under 4 yrs |
do not use |
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- each 30 mL contains: sodium 39 mg
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- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
alcohol, anhydrous citric acid, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, high fructose corn syrup, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate
1-800-719-9260
Maximum Strength
Nighttime Cold & Flu
Acetaminophen | Dextromethorphan HBr
Doxylamine Succinate
Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer
Cough Suppressant
Antihistamine
Cherry Flavor
Relief of:
Aches, Fever, Cough
Sore Throat, Sneezing
Runny Nose
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LEADER NIGHTTIME COLD AND FLU
acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, doxylamine succinate solution |
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Labeler - Cardinal Health (097537435) |
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