Equate Severe Cold and Flu
acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide · Powder, For Solution · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each packet) Acetaminophen 500 mg Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg
Purpose
Purposes Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant
Uses
Uses
• temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
• minor aches and pains
• minor sore throat pain
• headache
• cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
• temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. 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
• in a child under 12 years of age
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
• 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
• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
• cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
• a sodium-restricted diet Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin Stop use and ask a doctor if
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• redness or swelling is present
• new symptoms occur
• pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
• 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). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Do not use
Do not use
• in a child under 12 years of age
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
• 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
Ask a doctor before use if you have
• liver disease
• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
• cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
• a sodium-restricted diet
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• redness or swelling is present
• new symptoms occur
• pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
• cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
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). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
Directions
• do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)
• take every 4 hours, while symptoms persist. Do not take more than 6 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor. Age Dose adults and children 12 years of age and over one packet children under 12 years of age do not use
• dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water; sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes.
• if using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water; stir briskly before and after heating. Do not overheat.
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, colloidal silicon dioxide, D&C yellow #10, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavors, maltodextrin, pregelatinized starch, sodium citrate, sucrose, tribasic calcium phosphate
Questions?
Questions or comments? 1-888-287-1915
Label text from the FDA structured product label by WALMART INC. (revised Jun 16, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Acetaminophen in 1 product
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in 1 product
Equate Severe Cold and Flu NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79903-355 | Acetaminophen 500 mg/1; Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 20 mg/1 Powder, For Solution | WALMART INC. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Equate Severe Cold and Flu used for?
Uses • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: • minor aches and pains • minor sore throat pain • headache • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation • temporarily reduces fever
Who makes Equate Severe Cold and Flu?
Equate Severe Cold and Flu is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including WALMART INC..