Congestion and Headache

Congestion and Headache is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL. It is labelled by CVS PHARMACY taken by oral and marketed as a human otc drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 69842-651, application M012, label effective 20260721. It is one of 12 FDA drug label records sharing the active ingredient ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.

Across FDA labelling, products containing ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL are most often described in connection with: temporarily relieves, common cold, flu symptoms, nasal congestion, headache minor, pains sinus, pressure helps, loosen phlegm. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.

Uses temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: nasal congestion headache minor aches and pains sinus congestion and pressure helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive temporarily reduces fever temporarily promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage

Directions do not take more than directed do not take more than 12 caplets in any 24-hour period adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 4 hours children under 12 years: do not use

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: blisters rash skin reddening If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. 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. if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you have difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema high blood pressure diabetes liver disease thyroid disease heart disease 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 occur fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 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. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

FDA lists 12 drug label records with ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL as the active ingredient. The most common dosage forms and the manufacturers with the most records are summarised below; strengths, pack sizes and inactive ingredients can still differ between apparently similar products.

What is Congestion and Headache used for?
Uses temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: nasal congestion headache minor aches and pains sinus congestion and pressure helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive temporarily reduces fever temporarily promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage

Who makes Congestion and Headache?
CVS PHARMACY is the labeler of record for Congestion and Headache. 12 FDA label records share the active ingredient ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL, so generic and branded versions may come from different companies; the manufacturer named on your pack is the one that matters for any enquiry.

What form does Congestion and Headache come in?
administered by oral. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.

Is Congestion and Headache prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as human otc drug. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.

Are there other products containing ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL?
Yes. 12 FDA drug label records list ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL as the active ingredient. Products with the same active ingredient can usually be substituted only when a prescriber or pharmacist confirms it is appropriate.

Has Congestion and Headache been recalled?
No FDA recall record in our database matches this product name or manufacturer. Recall data is updated periodically, so a very recent notice may not appear here yet.

Where does this information come from?
All content is reproduced from FDA Structured Product Labelling data via openFDA. It is provided for identification and reference only and is not medical advice.