Quick answers
- What is Acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Coricidin HBP Cold and Flu (Proficient Rx LP) lists these uses: temporarily relieves o minor aches and pains o headache o sneezing o runny nose; temporarily reduces fever.
- Do I need a prescription for Acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredients, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine been recalled?
- FDA enforcement reports list 1 recall of products on this page; the newest started February 16, 2024. A recall usually concerns specific products or lots, not every brand.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Coricidin HBP Cold and Flu · Proficient Rx LP
Acetaminophen 325 mg · Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg, tablet, film coated (oral)
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Purpose Acetaminophen 325 mg Pain reliever/ fever reducer Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg Antihistamine
Purpose
Active ingredients (in each tablet) Purpose Acetaminophen 325 mg Pain reliever/ fever reducer Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg Antihistamine
Uses
- temporarily relieves o minor aches and pains o headache o sneezing o runny nose
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver Warning This product contains acetaminophen. Sever liver damage may occur if
- adult takes more than 12 tablets in 24 hours
- child takes more than 5 tablets in 24 hours
- taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday while using this product.
Do not use
with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non prescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
Ask a doctor before use if
the user has
- liver disease
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
the user is
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- drowsiness may occur
- avoid alcoholic beverages
- alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children 6 to under 12 years) or 10 days (adults)
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Overdose Warning Taking more than the recommended dose may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
do not use more than directed (see overdose warning )
| Adults and children 12 years and over | 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours, not more than 12 tablets in 24 hours |
| Children 6 to under 12 years of age | 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours, not more than 5 tablets in 24 hours |
| Children under 6 years of age | ask a doctor |
Inactive ingredients
corn starch, FD&C red No. 40 aluminum lake, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, talc, titanium dioxide
Questions?
Call 1-800-317-2165
— FDA label of Coricidin HBP Cold and Flu, Proficient Rx LP, effective January 1, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
Yinchiao · Anhui Dongshengyoubang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Acetaminophen 60 mg · Chlorpheniramine maleate 0.667 mg, tablet, coated (oral)
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Acetaminophen 60 mg Chlorpheniramine maleate 0.667 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever-fever reducer Antihistamine
Uses
Temporarily relieves the following symptoms associated with the common cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies: minor aches and pains headache muscular aches fever sore throat sneezing itching of the nose or throat runny nose itchy, watery eyes
Warnings
Do not use
for pain for more than 10 days for fever for more than 3 days
Ask a doctor before use if
the user has glaucoma a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
may cause excitability especially in children may cause drowsiness (alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect) avoid alcoholic beverages use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
pain or fever persists or worsen new symptoms occur redness or swelling is present sore throat: is severe last for more than 2 days is accompanied or followed by: fever headache rash nausea vomiting
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.
Directions
adults and children 12 years of age and older: Take 6 tablets every 4 hours, not more than 36 tablets in 24 hours children 6 to under 12 years of age: Take 3 tablets every 4 hours, not more than 18 tablets in 24 hours children under 6 years: consult a doctor
Inactive ingredients
Japanese honeysuckle flower, forsythia fruit, balloon flower root, burdock fruit, Chinese licorice root, corn starch, dextrin, FD&C yellow no.5 (tartrazine), FD&C yellow no.6, lophatherum herb, magnesium stearte, mentha herb, prepared soybean seed, schizonepeta herb, sucrose, and talc.
Questions?
(888) 221-3496 M-F 9 am to 5 pm you may also use this number to report serious adverse events associated with the use of this product
— FDA label of Yinchiao, Anhui Dongshengyoubang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., effective November 18, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Ganmaoling · Anhui Dongshengyoubang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Acetaminophen 60 mg · Chlorpheniramine maleate 0.667 mg, tablet (oral)
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Acetaminophen 60 mg Chlorpheniramine maleate 0.667 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever-fever reducer Antihistamine
Uses
Temporarily relieves the following symptoms associated with the common cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies: minor aches and pains headache muscular aches fever sore throat sneezing itching of the nose or throat runny nose itchy, watery eyes
Warnings
Do not use
for pain for more than 10 days for fever for more than 3 days
Ask a doctor before use if
the user has glaucoma a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
may cause excitability especially in children may cause drowsiness (alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect) avoid alcoholic beverages use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
pain or fever persists or worsen new symptoms occur redness or swelling is present sore throat: is severe last for more than 2 days is accompanied or followed by: fever headache rash nausea vomiting
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.
Directions
adults and children 12 years of age and older: Take 6 tablets every 4 hours, not more than 36 tablets in 24 hours children 6 to under 12 years of age: Take 3 tablets every 4 hours, not more than 18 tablets in 24 hours children under 6 years: consult a doctor
Inactive ingredients
Rough-leaved holly root, evodia root, wild chrysanthemum flower, Chinese chaste tree twig, honeysuckle flower, strobilanthes cusia root, cornstarch, sucrose, water, FD&C yellow no.5 and FD&C yellow no.6.
Questions?
(888) 221-3496 M-F 9 am to 5 pm you may also use this number to report serious adverse events associated with the use of this product
— FDA label of Ganmaoling, Anhui Dongshengyoubang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., effective November 18, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Broncochem Cold and Flu Tea · Laboratorio Magnachem International Srl
Acetaminophen 500 mg/13 g · Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg/13 g, granule, for solution (oral)
Active ingredient
Acetaminophen. Phenylephrine Hydrochloride. Chlorpheniramine Maleate Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer Nasal decongestant Antihistamine Keep Out of the 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 symptoms. Indications and Usage Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: Minor aches and pains. Minor sore throat pain. Headache. Nasal and sinus congestion. 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. Dosage and Administration Do not use more than directed. Take every 4 hours; do not take more than 6 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor. Children under 4 years of age-Do not ue. Children from 4 to 12 years of age-Do not use unless directed by a doctor. Adults and children 12 years of age and over-One packet Dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz of hot or cold water, consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes. If using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz of cool wter stir briskly before and after heating. Do not over heat. Inactive Ingredients Ascorbic acid, Silicon Dioxide, Citric Acid Monohydrate, Ethyl alcohol, Lime flavor, Maltodextrin, Sucrose, Honey, Sucralose, Tricalcium phosphate, Propyl gallate, Yellow No.5
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer Nasal decongestant Antihistamine Keep Out of the 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 symptoms. Indications and Usage Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: Minor aches and pains. Minor sore throat pain. Headache. Nasal and sinus congestion. 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. Dosage and Administration Do not use more than directed. Take every 4 hours; do not take more than 6 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor. Children under 4 years of age-Do not ue. Children from 4 to 12 years of age-Do not use unless directed by a doctor. Adults and children 12 years of age and over-One packet Dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz of hot or cold water, consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes. If using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz of cool wter stir briskly before and after heating. Do not over heat. Inactive Ingredients Ascorbic acid, Silicon Dioxide, Citric Acid Monohydrate, Ethyl alcohol, Lime flavor, Maltodextrin, Sucrose, Honey, Sucralose, Tricalcium phosphate, Propyl gallate, Yellow No.5
Uses
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: Minor aches and pains. Minor sore throat pain. Headache. Nasal and sinus congestion. 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. Dosage and Administration Do not use more than directed. Take every 4 hours; do not take more than 6 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor. Children under 4 years of age-Do not ue. Children from 4 to 12 years of age-Do not use unless directed by a doctor. Adults and children 12 years of age and over-One packet Dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz of hot or cold water, consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes. If using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz of cool wter stir briskly before and after heating. Do not over heat. Inactive Ingredients Ascorbic acid, Silicon Dioxide, Citric Acid Monohydrate, Ethyl alcohol, Lime flavor, Maltodextrin, Sucrose, Honey, Sucralose, Tricalcium phosphate, Propyl gallate, Yellow No.5
Warnings
- Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen, severe liver damage may occur if you take: More than 6 packets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount. with other drugs containing acetaminophen. three (3) or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product.
- Sore Tthroat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompainied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea or vomiting consult a doctor promptly. Active Ingredients Acetaminophen. Phenylephrine Hydrochloride. Chlorpheniramine Maleate Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer Nasal decongestant Antihistamine Keep Out of the 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 symptoms. Indications and Usage Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: Minor aches and pains. Minor sore throat pain. Headache. Nasal and sinus congestion. 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. Dosage and Administration
Do not use
more than directed. Take every 4 hours; do not take more than 6 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor. Children under 4 years of age-Do not ue. Children from 4 to 12 years of age-Do not use unless directed by a doctor. Adults and children 12 years of age and over-One packet Dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz of hot or cold water, consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes. If using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz of cool wter stir briskly before and after heating. Do not over heat. Inactive Ingredients Ascorbic acid, Silicon Dioxide, Citric Acid Monohydrate, Ethyl alcohol, Lime flavor, Maltodextrin, Sucrose, Honey, Sucralose, Tricalcium phosphate, Propyl gallate, Yellow No.5
Directions
Do not use more than directed. Take every 4 hours; do not take more than 6 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor. Children under 4 years of age-Do not ue. Children from 4 to 12 years of age-Do not use unless directed by a doctor. Adults and children 12 years of age and over-One packet Dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz of hot or cold water, consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes. If using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz of cool wter stir briskly before and after heating. Do not over heat. Inactive Ingredients Ascorbic acid, Silicon Dioxide, Citric Acid Monohydrate, Ethyl alcohol, Lime flavor, Maltodextrin, Sucrose, Honey, Sucralose, Tricalcium phosphate, Propyl gallate, Yellow No.5
Inactive ingredients
Ascorbic acid, Silicon Dioxide, Citric Acid Monohydrate, Ethyl alcohol, Lime flavor, Maltodextrin, Sucrose, Honey, Sucralose, Tricalcium phosphate, Propyl gallate, Yellow No.5
— FDA label of Broncochem Cold and Flu Tea, Laboratorio Magnachem International Srl, effective December 12, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredients, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Acetaminophen 325 mg · Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg · tablet, film coated (oral) · 6 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Cold and Flu HBP | Cvs Pharmacy | DailyMed |
| Cold and Flu HBP | Kroger Company | DailyMed |
| cold and flu HBP | Meijer Distribution Inc | DailyMed |
| Cold and Flu HBP | Walmart Inc. | DailyMed |
| Coricidin HBP Cold and Flu | Bayer HealthCare LLC. | DailyMed |
| Coricidin HBP Cold and Flu | Proficient Rx LP | DailyMed |
Acetaminophen 60 mg · Chlorpheniramine maleate 0.667 mg · tablet, coated (oral) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Yinchiao | Anhui Dongshengyoubang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | DailyMed |
Acetaminophen 60 mg · Chlorpheniramine maleate 0.667 mg · tablet (oral) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Ganmaoling | Anhui Dongshengyoubang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | DailyMed |
Acetaminophen 500 mg/13 g · Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg/13 g · granule, for solution (oral) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Broncochem Cold and Flu Tea | Laboratorio Magnachem International Srl | DailyMed |
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Anhui Dongshengyoubang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.2 products
- Cvs Pharmacy1 product
- Laboratorio Magnachem International Srl1 product
- Walmart Inc.1 product
- Kroger Company1 product
- Meijer Distribution Inc1 product
- Proficient Rx LP1 product
- Bayer HealthCare LLC.1 product
Recalls
From FDA enforcement reports, matched by the product’s NDC code or label. A recall usually covers specific products or lots: check the name and lot number on your package.
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February 16, 2024 · Class II · Ongoing · D-0387-2024
Stability testing failures for one or two of the four active pharmaceutical ingredients among the finished drug products, i.e., Phenylephrine HCL, and/or Chlorpheniramine Maleate.
Broncochem Cold & Tea (acetaminophen, phenylephrine, HCl, chlorpheniramine maleate), packaged in 13g sachets, 25 sachets per box, Made in the Dominican Republic Exclusively for Global Corporation Inc, Boca Raton, FL 3318 — Global Corporation
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.