Amazon Basics Daytime Severe Cold & Flu Drug Facts

Manufacturer
Amazon.com Services LLC
Effective date
2026-09-21
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
2
Source
daily-update
Hydrated at
2026-09-26 01:01:23

Label at a glance#

ProductDAYTIME SEVERE COLD AND FLU
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: • nasal congestion • sinus congestion and pressure • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation • minor aches and pains • headache • fever • sore throat • reduces swelling of nasal passages • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose • promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronch...

Dosage and administration

• take only as directed – see Overdose warning • only use the dose cup provided • do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL every 4 hrs children 6 to under 12 yrs 15 mL every 4 hrs children 4 to under 6 yrs ask a doctor children under 4 yrs do not use

Storage and handling

• each 15 mL contains: sodium 15 mg • store at 20-25 ° C (68-77 ° F). Do not refrigerate.

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredients (in each 15 mL)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Acetaminophen 325 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

Guaifenesin 200 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Nasal decongestant

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:

  • nasal congestion
  • sinus congestion and pressure
  • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
  • minor aches and pains
  • headache
  • fever
  • sore throat
  • reduces swelling of nasal passages
  • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
  • promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if

  • adult takes more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
  • child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours
  • taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • adult has 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

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
  • heart disease
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • high blood pressure
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

do not use more than directed

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
  • pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults)
  • 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
  • only use the dose cup provided
  • do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs

adults & children 12 yrs & over

30 mL every 4 hrs

children 6 to under 12 yrs

15 mL every 4 hrs

children 4 to under 6 yrs

ask a doctor

children under 4 yrs

do not use

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each 15 mL contains: sodium 15 mg
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Do not refrigerate.

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

anhydrous citric acid, D&C yellow #10, edetate disodium, FD&C green #3, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, flavor, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum

Questions?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-719-9260

Package/Label Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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Acetaminophen

Dextromethorphan HBr

Phenylephrine HCl, Guaifenesin

Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

Nasal Decongestant

Cough Suppressant

Expectorant

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NDC Codes#

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Product NDCPackage NDC
72288-65572288-655-40

Ingredients#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
childrens fever reducer and pain relieverACETAMINOPHENRite Aid Corporation7f445de3-30cf-4bd8-892d-05979cd399e72026-09-09WarningsName fallback
generic name: ACETAMINOPHEN
Acetaminophen Extra StrengthACETAMINOPHENWal-Mart Stores Inc78874258-16cc-40b5-9e15-5943eddfce942026-09-08WarningsName fallback
generic name: ACETAMINOPHEN
Pain and Fever ChildrensACETAMINOPHENDOLGENCORP, LLCc637b39c-a049-43af-a582-fc242e940d852026-09-08WarningsName fallback
generic name: ACETAMINOPHEN
Pain Reliever Extra StrengthACETAMINOPHENWalgreen Companyf7667529-09c0-4603-8080-f236144fac362026-09-08WarningsName fallback
generic name: ACETAMINOPHEN
UP AND UP CHILDRENS ACETAMINOPHENACETAMINOPHENTarget Corporatione2989ead-7fdc-4295-bf94-4231957756702026-09-08WarningsName fallback
generic name: ACETAMINOPHEN
Pain Relief Extra StrengthACETAMINOPHENRite Aid Corporationd846065a-5c39-4f4b-894c-4280acaaf4fa2026-09-08WarningsName fallback
generic name: ACETAMINOPHEN
DESENFRIOL-ITO PLUSACETAMINOPHENOPMX LLC5ac41edd-e845-734d-e063-6294a90a990a2026-09-05WarningsName fallback
generic name: ACETAMINOPHEN
DRX CHOICE Regular StrengthACETAMINOPHENRaritan Pharmaceuticals Inc.8bacb24a-24d0-4175-b3e0-05efb5f5d3732026-09-05WarningsName fallback
generic name: ACETAMINOPHEN
Feverall Jr. StrengthACETAMINOPHENSun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.3561bbc3-53b0-4857-8b71-39e165ed95ce2026-09-03WarningsName fallback
generic name: ACETAMINOPHEN
infants pain and feverACETAMINOPHENCVS Pharmacy53b06c48-598e-41ad-ac7a-5508c195535c2026-09-03WarningsName fallback
generic name: ACETAMINOPHEN
AMAZON BASIC CARE ACETAMINOPHENACETAMINOPHENAmazon.com Services LLC113d92bf-f6c9-cc3d-e063-6294a90af0332026-09-02WarningsName fallback
generic name: ACETAMINOPHEN
Extra Strength Pain RelieverACETAMINOPHENShield Pharmaceuticals Corp.78052120-40d8-4a3f-b72f-cc78ca76213b2026-09-02WarningsName fallback
generic name: ACETAMINOPHEN
Kroger Children Pain plus Fever chewablesACETAMINOPHENKROGER COMPANY83b5733c-70a1-4383-9729-2eb896d0149a2026-09-01WarningsName fallback
generic name: ACETAMINOPHEN
Acetaminophen Extra StrengthACETAMINOPHENCVS PHARMACY64a1ebe7-af28-4b09-96e8-28fa4dcc52bd2026-08-31WarningsName fallback
generic name: ACETAMINOPHEN
MAX relief juniorACETAMINOPHENAkron Pharma Inc.0e43b885-3843-4f11-9a53-02a38c2283132026-08-31WarningsName fallback
generic name: ACETAMINOPHEN
Genexa Kids Pain and FeverACETAMINOPHENGenexa Inc.5a615118-33c9-1520-e063-6394a90a21a62026-08-31WarningsName fallback
generic name: ACETAMINOPHEN
acetaminophen extra strengthACETAMINOPHENSam's West Incdd99efd0-4ca4-4dc6-a940-bebd17ac8f8d2026-08-28WarningsName fallback
generic name: ACETAMINOPHEN
AcetaminophenACETAMINOPHENREMEDYREPACK INC.464e404a-1957-44a2-a53a-f2a9d3c15bde2026-08-28Boxed warning, Warnings, Adverse reactionsName fallback
generic name: ACETAMINOPHEN
major acetaminophenACETAMINOPHENMajor Pharmaceuticalsca9e1dae-eefb-4653-952f-2fde090596932026-08-27WarningsName fallback
generic name: ACETAMINOPHEN
Childrens Pain and FeverACETAMINOPHENFSA STORE INC.5502ef15-9f40-db56-e063-6394a90a2de42026-08-26WarningsName fallback
generic name: ACETAMINOPHEN

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