Compare to the active ingredients in Vicks DayQuil Severe Cold and Flu. In cold and flu season, severe symptoms require maximum strength relief. Power through your day with non-drowsy Equate Severe Daytime Cold and Flu. Each dose contains a pain reliever, fever reducer, cough suppressant, expectorant and nasal decongestant so you can cope with your severe symptoms. In original flavor, this non-drowsy liquid medicine provides temporary relief from headache, fever, sore throat, minor aches and pains, nasal/sinus congestion and sinus pressure, cough and chest congestion. This daytime medicine for severe symptoms contains acetaminophen, phenylephrine HCl, dextromethorphan HBr and guaifenesin. The product is antihistamine, alcohol and gluten free. Take each dose every four hours while symptoms persist. Dosage cup provided. For adults and children six years and older.