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BASIC CARE DAYTIME NIGHTTIME SEVERE COLD AND FLU

Manufacturer
Amazon.com Services LLC
Effective date
2025-12-22
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
1
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 01:32:38

Label at a glance#

ProductBASIC CARE DAYTIME NIGHTTIME SEVERE COLD AND FLU
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, GUAIFENESIN
Label structure17 sections

Indications and uses

temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: • nasal congestion • sinus congestion and pressure • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation • cough to help you sleep • minor aches and pains • headache • fever • sore throat • runny nose and sneezing • reduces swelling of nasal passages • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose • promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage

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

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredients (in each 15 mL)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Acetaminophen 325 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

Doxylamine Succinate 6.25 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Antihistamine

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
  • cough to help you sleep
  • minor aches and pains
  • headache
  • fever
  • sore throat
  • runny nose and sneezing
  • reduces swelling of nasal passages
  • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
  • promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage

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 pharmacists before taking this product.
  • to make a child sleepy
  • 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
  • glaucoma
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • high blood pressure
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

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

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

  • do not use more than directed
  • 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

  • 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

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

  • each 15 mL contains: sodium 15 mg
  • store at 20-25◦C (68-77◦F)

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 or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-719-9260

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 emotion 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

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

  • 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 or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-719-9260

Package/Label Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

amazon

basic care

Multi-Symptom Relief

Compare to Vicks® DayQuil® Severe Honey Flavor active ingredients

Non-Drowsy

Daytime Severe Cold & Flu

Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine HCl, Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin

Pain Reliever, Fever Reducer, Cough Suppressant, Expectorant, Nasal Decongestant

Max Strength

Honey Flavor

Multi-Symptom Relief

Compare to Vicks® NyQuil® Severe Honey Flavor active ingredients

Nighttime Severe Cold & Flu

Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine HCl, Dextromethorphan HBr, Doxylamine Succinate

Pain Reliever, Fever Reducer, Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant, Antihistamine

Max Strength

Honey Flavor

COMBINATION PACK

2 – 12 FL OZ (355 mL) BOTTLES, TOTAL 24 FL OZ (1.5 pt) 710 mL

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DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
2637731{1 (acetaminophen 21.7 MG/ML / dextromethorphan hydrobromide 0.667 MG/ML / doxylamine succinate 0.417 MG/ML / phenylephrine hydrochloride 0.333 MG/ML Oral Solution) / 1 (acetaminophen 21.7 MG/ML / dextromethorphan hydrobromide 0.667 MG/ML / guaifenesin 13.3 MG/ML / phenylephrine hydrochloride 0.333 MG/ML Oral Solution) } PackGPCK1
26377311 daytime (acetaminophen 325 MG / dextromethorphan HBr 10 MG / guaiFENesin 200 MG / phenylephrine HCl 5 MG in 15 mL Oral Solution) / 1 nighttime (acetaminophen 650 MG / dextromethorphan HBr 20 MG / doxylamine succinate 12.5 MG / phenylephrine HCl 10 MG in 30 mL Oral Solution) PackPSN1
1369842acetaminophen 325 MG / dextromethorphan HBr 10 MG / guaiFENesin 200 MG / phenylephrine HCl 5 MG in 15 mL Oral SolutionPSN1
1431245acetaminophen 650 MG / dextromethorphan HBr 20 MG / doxylamine succinate 12.5 MG / phenylephrine HCl 10 MG in 30 mL Oral SolutionPSN1
1431245acetaminophen 21.7 MG/ML / dextromethorphan hydrobromide 0.667 MG/ML / doxylamine succinate 0.417 MG/ML / phenylephrine hydrochloride 0.333 MG/ML Oral SolutionSCD1
1369842acetaminophen 21.7 MG/ML / dextromethorphan hydrobromide 0.667 MG/ML / guaifenesin 13.3 MG/ML / phenylephrine hydrochloride 0.333 MG/ML Oral SolutionSCD1
26377311 daytime (acetaminophen 325 MG / dextromethorphan HBr 10 MG / guaiFENesin 200 MG / phenylephrine HCl 5 MG per 15 mL Oral Solution) / 1 nighttime (acetaminophen 650 MG / dextromethorphan HBr 20 MG / doxylamine succinate 12.5 MG / phenylephrine HCl 10 MG per 30 mL Oral Solution) PackSY1
1431245acetaminophen 325 MG / dextromethorphan HBr 10 MG / doxylamine succinate 6.25 MG / phenylephrine HCl 5 MG per 15 ML Oral SolutionSY1
1369842acetaminophen 325 MG / dextromethorphan HBr 10 MG / guaifenesin 200 MG / phenylephrine HCl 5 MG per 15 ML Oral SolutionSY1
1431245acetaminophen 650 MG / dextromethorphan HBr 20 MG / doxylamine succinate 12.5 MG / phenylephrine HCl 10 MG per 30 ML Oral SolutionSY1
1369842acetaminophen 650 MG / dextromethorphan HBr 20 MG / guaifenesin 400 MG / phenylephrine HCl 10 MG per 30 ML Oral SolutionSY1
1431245APAP 21.7 MG/ML / Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 0.667 MG/ML / doxylamine succinate 0.417 MG/ML / Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 0.333 MG/ML Oral SolutionSY1
1369842APAP 21.7 MG/ML / Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 0.667 MG/ML / Guaifenesin 13.3 MG/ML / Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 0.333 MG/ML Oral SolutionSY1

DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#

Class, Version, Type table
ClassVersionTypeEffective
DEXTROMETHORPHAN Pharmacologic Class Indexing2Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20180813
DOXYLAMINE Pharmacologic Class Indexing2Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20180813
GUAIFENESIN Pharmacologic Class Indexing1Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20211129
PHENYLEPHRINE Pharmacologic Class Indexing2Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20180813

DailyMed Product Concepts#

Product concept, Relation, Version table
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DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
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72288-601-40BASIC CARE DAYTIME NIGHTTIME SEVERE COLD AND FLU355 mL in 1 BOTTLESOLUTION355 mL325 mg in 15mL1
72288-711-02BASIC CARE DAYTIME NIGHTTIME SEVERE COLD AND FLU1 in 1 CARTONKIT11

Products#

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DailyMed product names page 1 of 1 · 31 matching rows.

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
72288-71172288-711-02
72288-60172288-601-40
72288-51572288-515-40

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 2 · 42 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
ACETAMINOPHEN362O9ITL9DACTIB
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE9D2RTI9KYHACTIB
DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATEV9BI9B5YI2ACTIB
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE04JA59TNSJACTIB
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLIACT
D&C YELLOW NO. 1035SW5USQ3GIACT
EDETATE DISODIUM7FLD91C86KIACT
FD&C GREEN NO. 33P3ONR6O1SIACT
FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOAIACT
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6H77VEI93A8IACT
GLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXIACT
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED3WJQ0SDW1AIACT
PROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3IACT
WATER059QF0KO0RIACT
SACCHARIN SODIUMSB8ZUX40TYIACT
SODIUM BENZOATEOJ245FE5EUIACT
SODIUM CHLORIDE451W47IQ8XIACT
SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM1Q73Q2JULRIACT
SORBITOL506T60A25RIACT
SUCRALOSE96K6UQ3ZD4IACT
XANTHAN GUMTTV12P4NEEIACT
ACETAMINOPHEN362O9ITL9DACTIB
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE9D2RTI9KYHACTIB
GUAIFENESIN495W7451VQACTIB
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE04JA59TNSJACTIB
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLIACT
D&C YELLOW NO. 1035SW5USQ3GIACT
EDETATE DISODIUM7FLD91C86KIACT
FD&C GREEN NO. 33P3ONR6O1SIACT
FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOAIACT
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6H77VEI93A8IACT
GLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXIACT
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED3WJQ0SDW1AIACT
PROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3IACT
WATER059QF0KO0RIACT
SACCHARIN SODIUMSB8ZUX40TYIACT
SODIUM BENZOATEOJ245FE5EUIACT
SODIUM CHLORIDE451W47IQ8XIACT
SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM1Q73Q2JULRIACT
SORBITOL506T60A25RIACT

Source Document#

Source XML

openFDA label cross-check#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
BASIC CARE DAYTIME NIGHTTIME SEVERE COLD AND FLUACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDEAmazon.com Services LLC82e68c65-9898-4106-a2f8-e39d124c703e2025-12-22WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 72288-711-02
ndc (package): 72288-601-40
ndc (package): 72288-515-40
ndc (product): 72288-711
ndc11 (package): 72288060140
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ndc11 (package): 72288051540
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basic care nighttime severe cold and fluACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDEAmazon.com Services LLC10f9627b-edda-422a-b01f-7066f9c983352024-11-11WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 72288-601-40
ndc (product): 72288-601
ndc11 (package): 72288060140
basic care daytime severe cold and fluACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDEAmazon.com Services LLC969c0718-ba6e-4edb-9f55-43bc9500450f2024-11-08WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 72288-515-40
ndc (product): 72288-515
ndc11 (package): 72288051540

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