Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Daytime
(Acetaminophen / Dextromethorphan / Phenylephrine)
Relieves cold and flu symptoms.
Our bottom line
Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Daytime (Acetaminophen / Dextromethorphan / Phenylephrine) is good for multiple cold symptoms, but it's more medicine than you need if you only have one symptom.
- Drug class: Respiratory
- Rx status: Over-the-counter
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine)
Upsides
- Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Daytime (Acetaminophen / Dextromethorphan / Phenylephrine) is a combination medicine that relieves multiple cold symptoms. It's good to use if you have a stuffy nose, a cough, fever, and pain.
- The decongestant (phenylephrine) has fewer side effects than other decongestants like pseudoephedrine. It doesn't raise your blood pressure and heart rate as much, or cause as much trouble falling asleep.
- The pain reliever (acetaminophen) is easier on your stomach and has fewer drug interactions than other pain medications like aspirin or ibuprofen.
Downsides
- If you don't really need all of the medications in this combination, you're taking extra medicine and might have extra side effects for no reason.
- Phenylephrine doesn't last as long as other oral decongestants like pseudoephedrine.
- You shouldn't use it if you have high blood pressure.
- To avoid hurting your liver, you have to keep track of the total amount of acetaminophen (APAP) you're taking since it's a very common ingredient in pain and cold/flu combination medicines.
Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Daytime (Acetaminophen / Dextromethorphan / Phenylephrine) is a combination medicine that treats cold and flu symptoms. Acetaminophen relieves pain and reduces fever. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that clears your sinuses.
- Drug class: Respiratory
- Rx status: Over-the-counter
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine)
Side effect rates for Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Daytime (Acetaminophen / Dextromethorphan / Phenylephrine)
Risks and Warnings for Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Daytime (Acetaminophen / Dextromethorphan / Phenylephrine)
Skip risks section. Skip to common concerns section.- Higher risk if:
- › Taking with alcohol
- › Taking with other Tylenol-containing medicines
- › History of liver disease
Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Daytime (Acetaminophen / Dextromethorphan / Phenylephrine) contains acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol or APAP, and is a common ingredient in many other over-the-counter medicines. Taking too much acetaminophen causes liver damage that can be permanent and life-threatening. In case of an overdose, call your local Poison Control Center and get medical attention immediately.
Common concerns from people taking Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Daytime (Acetaminophen / Dextromethorphan / Phenylephrine)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?The FDA hasn’t classified this medicine’s effects on unborn babies. Talk with your doctor about this medicine if you’re pregnant or planning on it.
Tip: Always talk with your doctor before you take any medication while pregnant.- To avoid hurting your liver, you have to keep track of the total amount of acetaminophen (APAP) you're taking since it's a very common ingredient in pain and cold/flu combination medicines.
- The pain reliever (acetaminophen) is easier on your stomach and has fewer drug interactions than other pain medications like aspirin or ibuprofen.