Equate Severe Cold Cough and Flu
acetaminophen, diphenhydramine hydrochloride · Powder, For Solution · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each packet) Acetaminophen 650 mg Diphenhydramine HCI 25 mg
Purpose
Purposes Pain reliever/fever reducer Antihistamine/cough suppressant
Uses
Uses
• temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
• minor aches and pains
• minor sore throat pain
• headache
• runny nose
• sneezing
• itchy nose or throat
• itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever
• 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.
• with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin Ask a doctor before use if you have
• liver disease
• glaucoma
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
• a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
• cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
• taking sedatives or tranquilizers
• taking the blood thinning drug warfarin When using this product
• avoid alcoholic drinks
• marked drowsiness may occur
• alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
• be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
• excitability may occur, especially in children 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.
• with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if you have
• liver disease
• glaucoma
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
• a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
• cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
• taking sedatives or tranquilizers
• taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
When using this product
• avoid alcoholic drinks
• marked drowsiness may occur
• alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
• be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
• excitability may occur, especially in children
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 5 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?
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
- Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride in 1 product
Equate Severe Cold Cough and Flu NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79903-356 | Acetaminophen 650 mg/1; Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg/1 Powder, For Solution | WALMART INC. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Equate Severe Cold Cough and Flu used for?
Uses • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: • minor aches and pains • minor sore throat pain • headache • runny nose • sneezing • itchy nose or throat • itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation • temporarily reduces fever
Who makes Equate Severe Cold Cough and Flu?
Equate Severe Cold Cough and Flu is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including WALMART INC..