Indications and uses
• temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: • minor aches and pains • minor sore throat pain • headache • nasal and sinus congestion • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation • temporarily reduces fever
basic care daytime severe cold and flu nighttime severe cold cough and flu
- Manufacturer
- Amazon.com Services LLC
- Effective date
- 2024-10-12
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 2
- Source
- full-release
- Hydrated at
- 2026-06-01 00:24:39
Label at a glance#
Productbasic care daytime severe cold and flu nighttime severe cold cough and flu
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure17 sections
Dosage and administration
• do not use more than directed (see overdose warning) • take every 4 hours, while symptoms persist. Do not take more than 6 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor. Age Dose adults and children 12 years of age and over one packet children under 12 years of age do not use • dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water: sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes. • if using a microwave...
Storage and handling
• each packet contains: potassium 10 mg and sodium 25 mg • phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 22 mg per packet • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect product from heat and moisture.
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
Active ingredients (in each packet) - Daytime
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
- minor aches and pains
- minor sore throat pain
- headache
- nasal and sinus congestion
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- temporarily reduces fever
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:
- skin reddening
- blisters
- rash
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
Do not use
- in a child under 12 years of age
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
- 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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- liver disease
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
- a sodium-restricted diet
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 occurs
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur
- pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
- 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.
Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
- do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)
- take every 4 hours, while symptoms persist. Do not take more than 6 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.
Age | Dose |
adults and children 12 years of age and over | one packet |
children under 12 years of age | do not use |
- dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water: sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes.
- if using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water: stir briskly before and after heating. Do not overheat.
Other information
- each packet contains: potassium 10 mg and sodium 25 mg
- phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 22 mg per packet
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect product from heat and moisture.
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, colloidal silicon dioxide, D&C yellow #10, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavors, maltodextrin, pregelatinized starch, sodium citrate, sucrose, tribasic calcium phosphate
Questions or comments?
1-800-719-9260
Active ingredients (in each packet) - Nighttime
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Antihistamine/cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
- minor aches and pains
- minor sore throat pain
- nasal and sinus congestion
- headache
- itchy nose or throat
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- temporarily reduces fever
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:
- skin reddening
- blisters
- rash
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
Do not use
- in a child under 12 years of age
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
- 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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- thyroid disease
- high blood pressure
- liver disease
- heart disease
- diabetes
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- marked drowsiness may occur
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- excitability may occur, especially in children
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur
- pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
- 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.
Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
- do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)
- take every 4 hours, while symptoms persist. Do not take more than 5 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.
Age | Dose |
adults and children 12 years of age and over | one packet |
children under 12 years of age | do not use |
- dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water: sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes.
- if using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water: stir briskly before and after heating. Do not overheat.
Other information
- each packet contains: potassium 10 mg and sodium 25 mg
- phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 13 mg per packet
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect product from heat and moisture.
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, colloidal silicon dioxide, D&C yellow #10, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavors, maltodextrin, pregelatinized starch, sodium citrate, sucrose, tribasic calcium phosphate
Questions or comments?
1-800-719-9260
Package/Label Principal Display Panel
amazon
basic care
Daytime
Multi-Symptom
Severe Cold & Flu
Acetaminophen – Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr – Cough Suppressant
Phenylephrine HCl – Nasal Decongestant
• Nasal & Sinus Congestion
• Cough
• Body Ache
• Sore Throat Pain
• Headache
• Fever
Green Tea & Honey Lemon Flavors
6 PACKETS
Nighttime
Compare to Theraflu® Severe Cold and Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough active ingredients
Multi-Symptom
Severe Cold, Cough & Flu
Acetaminophen – Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Diphenhydramine HCl – Antihistamine/Cough Suppressant
Phenylephrine HCl – Nasal Decongestant
• Nasal Congestion
• Cough
• Runny Nose
• Sneezing
• Body Ache
• Sore Throat Pain
• Headache
• Fever
Honey Lemon Infused with White Tea Flavors
6 PACKETS
DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#
| RxCUI | RxNorm string | TTY | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2640034 | {1 (acetaminophen 500 MG / dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 MG / phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 MG Granules for Oral Solution) / 1 (acetaminophen 650 MG / diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 MG / phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 MG Granules for Oral Solution) } Pack | GPCK | 2 |
| 2640034 | 1 daytime (acetaminophen 500 MG / dextromethorphan HBr 20 MG / phenylephrine HCl 10 MG Granules for Oral Solution) / 1 nighttime (acetaminophen 650 MG / diphenhydrAMINE HCl 25 MG / phenylephrine HCl 10 MG Granules for Oral Solution) Pack | PSN | 2 |
| 1189316 | acetaminophen 500 MG / dextromethorphan HBr 20 MG / phenylephrine HCl 10 MG Granules for Oral Solution | PSN | 2 |
| 1659960 | acetaminophen 650 MG / diphenhydrAMINE HCl 25 MG / phenylephrine HCl 10 MG Granules for Oral Solution | PSN | 2 |
| 1189316 | acetaminophen 500 MG / dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 MG / phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 MG Granules for Oral Solution | SCD | 2 |
| 1659960 | acetaminophen 650 MG / diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 MG / phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 MG Granules for Oral Solution | SCD | 2 |
| 2640034 | 1 daytime (acetaminophen 500 MG / dextromethorphan HBr 20 MG / phenylephrine HCl 10 MG Granules for Oral Solution) / 1 nighttime (acetaminophen 650 MG / diphenhydramine HCl 25 MG / phenylephrine HCl 10 MG Granules for Oral Solution) Pack | SY | 2 |
| 1189316 | acetaminophen 500 MG / dextromethorphan HBr 20 MG / phenylephrine HCl 10 MG Packet for Oral Solution | SY | 2 |
| 1189316 | acetaminophen 500 MG / dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 MG / phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 MG Powder for Oral Solution | SY | 2 |
| 1659960 | acetaminophen 650 MG / diphenhydramine HCl 25 MG / phenylephrine HCl 10 MG Packet for Oral Solution | SY | 2 |
| 1659960 | acetaminophen 650 MG / diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 MG / phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 MG Powder for Oral Solution | SY | 2 |
| 1189316 | APAP 500 MG / Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 20 MG / Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 10 MG Granules for Oral Solution | SY | 2 |
| 1659960 | APAP 650 MG / Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 MG / Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 10 MG Granules for Oral Solution | SY | 2 |
DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#
| Class | Version | Type | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEXTROMETHORPHAN Pharmacologic Class Indexing | 2 | Indexing - Pharmacologic Class | 20180813 |
| DIPHENHYDRAMINE Pharmacologic Class Indexing | 3 | Indexing - Pharmacologic Class | 20180813 |
| PHENYLEPHRINE Pharmacologic Class Indexing | 2 | Indexing - Pharmacologic Class | 20180813 |
DailyMed Product Concepts#
| Product concept | Relation | Version | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0e2e0f88-b076-afe1-4bdd-32bca4375bec | Product name | 3 | 20250127 |
| 3e48c9c4-918d-5d23-2f0b-d2398b06be54 | Product name | 1 | 20140508 |
| 865c72dd-0d94-daac-f728-ddd4ded2a79e | Product name | 1 | 20140508 |
FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#
| NDC | Effective | Action | Document | Indexing SPL | Related label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72288-191-55 | 2024-10-12 | C162847 | 48780-1 | 1030e365-6cee-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2 | Amazon Daytime Severe Cold & Flu Nighttime Severe Cold, Cough & Flu Drug Facts |
| 72288-191-55 | 2024-07-30 | C162847 | 48780-1 | 1030e365-6cee-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2 | Amazon Daytime Severe Cold & Flu Nighttime Severe Cold, Cough & Flu Drug Facts |
| 72288-191-55 | 2024-01-30 | C162847 | 48780-1 | 1030e365-6cee-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2 | Amazon Daytime Severe Cold & Flu Nighttime Severe Cold, Cough & Flu Drug Facts |
DailyMed Package Descriptions#
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72288-191-55 | basic care daytime severe cold and flu nighttime severe cold cough and flu | 1 in 1 CARTON | KIT | 1 | 2 | |
| 72288-591-91 | basic care daytime severe cold and flu nighttime severe cold cough and flu | 1 in 1 PACKET | POWDER, FOR SOLUTION | 6 | 650 mg | 2 |
| 72288-809-91 | basic care daytime severe cold and flu nighttime severe cold cough and flu | 1 in 1 PACKET | POWDER, FOR SOLUTION | 6 | 500 mg | 2 |
DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#
| NDC | Dashboard title | SPL version | Validation | Dashboard ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72288-191 | BASIC CARE DAYTIME SEVERE COLD AND FLU NIGHTTIME SEVERE COLD COUGH AND FLU (ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE) KIT [AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC] | 2 | 3 package rows | 20241013_f65ab142-fa29-4cbc-a81c-fd32cf2c639e.zip |
| 72288-591 | BASIC CARE DAYTIME SEVERE COLD AND FLU NIGHTTIME SEVERE COLD COUGH AND FLU (ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE) KIT [AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC] | 2 | Unmatched | 20241013_f65ab142-fa29-4cbc-a81c-fd32cf2c639e.zip |
| 72288-809 | BASIC CARE DAYTIME SEVERE COLD AND FLU NIGHTTIME SEVERE COLD COUGH AND FLU (ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE) KIT [AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC] | 2 | Unmatched | 20241013_f65ab142-fa29-4cbc-a81c-fd32cf2c639e.zip |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- basic care daytime severe cold and flu nighttime severe cold cough and flu
- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride, diphenhydramine hydrochloride
- basic care daytime severe cold and flu
- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride
- ACETAMINOPHEN
- DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
- DEXTROMETHORPHAN
- PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
- PHENYLEPHRINE
- ACESULFAME POTASSIUM
- ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID
- ASPARTAME
- SILICON DIOXIDE
- D&C YELLOW NO. 10
- FD&C BLUE NO. 1
- FD&C RED NO. 40
- MALTODEXTRIN
- SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM
- SUCROSE
- TRIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE
- basic care nighttime severe cold cough and flu
- acetaminophen, diphenhydramine hydrochloride, phenylephrine hydrochloride
- DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
- DIPHENHYDRAMINE
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 72288-191 | 72288-191-55 |
| 72288-809 | 72288-809-91 |
| 72288-591 | 72288-591-91 |
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| 5994fccb-b2d3-0556-e063-6394a90a39aa | f65ab142-fa29-4cbc-a81c-fd32cf2c639e | 2026-08-21 | Warnings | f65ab142-fa29-4cbc-a81c-fd32cf2c639e |
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