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Basic Care Nighttime Cold and Flu

Manufacturer
L. Perrigo Company
Effective date
2019-05-10
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
2
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-02 00:24:07

Label at a glance#

ProductBasic Care Nighttime Cold and Flu
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE
Label structure8 sections

Indications and uses

temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation • sore throat • headache • minor aches and pains • fever • runny nose and sneezing

Dosage and administration

• take only as directed – see overdose warning • do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 softgels with water every 6 hrs children 4 to under 12 yrs ask a doctor children under 4 yrs do not use • store at 20-25 ° C (68-77 ° F)

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredients (in each softgel)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Acetaminophen 325 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg

Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Antihistamine

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:

  • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
  • sore throat
  • headache
  • minor aches and pains
  • fever
  • runny nose and sneezing

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

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, lasts for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

  • 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.
  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • liver disease
  • glaucoma
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

  • taking sedatives or tranquilizers
  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • redness or swelling is present
  • new symptoms occur
  • cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • take only as directed – see overdose warning
  • do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours

adults & children 12 yrs & over

2 softgels with water every 6 hrs

children 4 to under 12 yrs

ask a doctor

children under 4 yrs

do not use

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

D&C yellow no. 10, edible ink*, FD&C blue no. 1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution *may contain this ingredient

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-719-9260

Package/Label Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Compare to Vicks® NyQuil® Cold & Flu active ingredients

Nighttime Relief

nighttime cold & flu

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Doxylamine Succinate

Pain Reliever, Fever Reducer, Cough Suppressant, Antihistamine

Alcohol Free

actual size

Multi-Symptom Relief

Headache, Fever, Sore Throat, Minor Aches & Pains

Sneezing, Runny Nose

Cough

48 Softgels

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
0113-70560113-7056-67

Ingredients#

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Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
ACETAMINOPHEN362O9ITL9DACTIB
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE9D2RTI9KYHACTIB
DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATEV9BI9B5YI2ACTIB
D&C YELLOW NO. 1035SW5USQ3GIACT
FD&C BLUE NO. 1H3R47K3TBDIACT
GELATIN2G86QN327LIACT
GLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXIACT
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL3WJQ0SDW1AIACT
POVIDONEFZ989GH94EIACT
PROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3IACT
WATER059QF0KO0RIACT
SORBITOL506T60A25RIACT
SORBITAN6O92ICV9RUIACT

Source Document#

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