THERAFLU Severe Cold Relief Daytime (ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr, PHENYLEPHRINE HCl) 500 mg / 20 mg / 10 mg

POWDER, FOR SOLUTIONORALHaleon US Holdings LLCNDC: 0067-6802Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredients

ACETAMINOPHEN — 500 mg

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE — 20 mg

PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE — 10 mg

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 4 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Aspartame

⚠️ Yes — Aspartame

Sweetener

FD&C Blue No. 1

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Colorant

FD&C Red No. 40

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Colorant

Sucrose

⚠️ Yes — Sucrose

Sweetener/Coating

Acesulfame Potassium

Sweetener

Anhydrous Citric Acid

pH Adjuster/Buffer

D&C Yellow No. 10

Colorant

Disodium Citrate Sesquihydrate?

Buffer

Maltodextrin

Filler/Binder

Silicon Dioxide

Glidant

Soybean Lecithin

Emulsifier

Tribasic Calcium Phosphate

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Aspartame	Sweetener	⚠️ Yes — Aspartame	An artificial sweetener. Dangerous for individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU). Rare general sensitivities reported.
FD&C Blue No. 1	Colorant	⚠️ Yes — Dye	A synthetic blue dye. Less commonly allergenic than other dyes but reactions are documented.
FD&C Red No. 40	Colorant	⚠️ Yes — Dye	A widely used artificial red dye. Among the most common dye allergens.
Sucrose	Sweetener/Coating	⚠️ Yes — Sucrose	Common table sugar. Problematic for individuals with sucrose intolerance or congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency.
Acesulfame Potassium	Sweetener	No	A non-caloric artificial sweetener (Ace-K) approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar. Used to improve taste in oral medications.
Anhydrous Citric Acid	pH Adjuster/Buffer	No	Water-free citric acid used to adjust pH and enhance drug stability. Typically derived from fermentation of corn sugar.
D&C Yellow No. 10	Colorant	No	A synthetic yellow dye (quinoline yellow) used in medications and cosmetics. May cause reactions in individuals with dye sensitivities.
Disodium Citrate Sesquihydrate?	Buffer	No	A sodium salt of citric acid used as a buffering agent to maintain pH stability in pharmaceutical solutions.
Maltodextrin	Filler/Binder	No	A starch-derived carbohydrate used as a filler, binder, and coating agent. Typically derived from corn — may be relevant for corn-sensitive individuals.
Silicon Dioxide	Glidant	No	A mineral (silica) used to improve powder flow during tablet manufacturing. Also called colloidal silicon dioxide.
Soybean Lecithin	Emulsifier	No	A phospholipid mixture extracted from soybeans, used as an emulsifier and wetting agent. Derived from soy — must be avoided by individuals with soy allergy.
Tribasic Calcium Phosphate	—	No	—

Exclusion Groups

This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.

🌾Gluten 🔴Alpha-Gal Syndrome 🫘Soy 🎨Dyes & Colorants 🌱Not Vegan ☪️Halal Concern ✡️Kosher Concern 🥦Not Vegetarian

Dietary & Safety Information

Cross-Contamination Risk (source-dependent)

1 ingredient may have cross-contamination risk with gluten (source-dependent):

Maltodextrin — May contain (source-dependent)

AllergenMaps

Ingredient

Purpose

Common Allergen?

Aspartame

Sweetener

⚠️ Yes — Aspartame

FD&C Blue No. 1

Colorant

⚠️ Yes — Dye

FD&C Red No. 40

Colorant

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Sucrose

Sweetener/Coating

⚠️ Yes — Sucrose

Acesulfame Potassium

Sweetener

Anhydrous Citric Acid

pH Adjuster/Buffer

D&C Yellow No. 10

Colorant

Disodium Citrate Sesquihydrate?

Buffer

Maltodextrin

Filler/Binder

Silicon Dioxide

Glidant

Soybean Lecithin

Emulsifier

Tribasic Calcium Phosphate

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