This combination medication is used to temporarily treat cough, chest congestion, fever, body aches, and stuffy nose symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, or other breathing illnesses (such as sinusitis, bronchitis).

It's available in many over-the-counter (OTC) products, and it's also found in some prescription pain medications. Tylenol works relatively fast to treat pain and fever. The oral forms of Tylenol are most common, and they typically start working within 45 minutes.

TYLENOL® Cold + Flu Severe for Day and Night Time Relief of Fever, Pain, Cough & Congestion 4.7 out of 5 stars. Read reviews for average rating value is 4.7 of 5. Read 906 Reviews Same page link. Convenient caplets to relieve painful cold and flu symptoms like coughing, congestion, and sore throat both day and night.

See also Warning section. Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, nervousness, or trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

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do not take more than directed (see - overdose warning) adults and children 12 years and over - take 2 caplets every 4 hours - swallow whole; do not crush carnauba wax, croscarmellose sodium, D&C yellow no.

Adult Use Only (12 years and older): Take 2 Daytime OR Nighttime caplets every 6 hours. Do not exceed a combined total of any 8 Daytime or Nighttime caplets in 24 hours.

In adults and older children, they usually last about 7 to 10 days, but can last longer. A cough in particular can last for two or three weeks. Colds tend to last longer in younger children who are under five, typically lasting around 10 to 14 days. Read more about colds in children.

This medication is not usually used for ongoing coughs from smoking, asthma, or other long-term breathing problems (such as emphysema), or for coughs with a lot of mucus, unless directed by your doctor. Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years.

See also Warning section. Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, nervousness, or trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Common side effects of Tylenol Cold and Flu Severe may include:

• dizziness, weakness;
• mild headache;
• mild nausea, diarrhea, upset stomach;
• dry mouth, nose, or throat;
• feeling nervous, restless, irritable, or anxious; or.
• sleep problems (insomnia).