Indications and uses
temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: • nasal congestion • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation • sore throat • headache • minor aches and pains • fever
Amazon Basics Daytime Cold & Flu Drug Facts
- Manufacturer
- Amazon.com Services LLC
- Effective date
- 2026-09-24
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 3
- Source
- daily-update
- Hydrated at
- 2026-09-29 01:04:05
Label at a glance#
ProductDAYTIME COLD AND FLU
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure9 sections
Dosage and administration
• take only as directed – see overdose warning • do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 softgels with water every 4 hrs children 4 to under 12 yrs ask a doctor children under 4 yrs do not use
Storage and handling
• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
Active ingredients (in each softgel)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
Uses
temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
- nasal congestion
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- sore throat
- headache
- minor aches and pains
- 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, lasts for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
Do not use
- 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
- 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)
- persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
do not use more than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
- pain, nasal congestion 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,
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). Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
- take only as directed – see overdose warning
- do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs
adults & children 12 yrs & over | 2 softgels with water every 4 hrs |
children 4 to under 12 yrs | ask a doctor |
children under 4 yrs | do not use |
Other information
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
edible ink*, FD&C red no. 40, FD&C yellow no. 6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution *may contain this ingredient
Questions or comments?
1-800-719-9260
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Compare to Vicks® DayQuil® Cold & Flu active ingredients
Multi-Symptom Relief
Daytime Cold & Flu
Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Phenylephrine HCl
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant
Non-drowsy
Alcohol free/Antihistamine free
actual size
48 SOFTGELS
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- DAYTIME COLD AND FLU
- Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Phenylephrine HCl
- ACETAMINOPHEN
- DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
- DEXTROMETHORPHAN
- PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
- PHENYLEPHRINE
- FD&C RED NO. 40
- FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
- GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED
- GLYCERIN
- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
- POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL
- WATER
- SORBITOL SOLUTION
- SORBITAN
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 72288-654 | 72288-654-67 |
Ingredients#
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