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Basic Care severe cold and cough

Manufacturer
Amazon.com Services LLC
Effective date
2024-07-15
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
3
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 00:15:28

Label at a glance#

ProductBasic Care severe cold and cough
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

• temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: • minor aches and pains • minor sore throat pain • headache • nasal and sinus congestion • runny nose • sneezing • itchy nose or throat • itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation • temporarily reduces fever

Dosage and administration

• 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...

Storage and handling

• 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.

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredients (in each packet)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Acetaminophen 650 mg

Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

Purposes

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Antihistamine/cough suppressant

Nasal decongestant

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
  • minor aches and pains
  • minor sore throat pain
  • headache
  • nasal and sinus congestion
  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • itchy nose or throat
  • itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever
  • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
  • temporarily reduces fever

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, 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

  • 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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid 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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

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

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

  • 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

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
  • redness or swelling is present
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
  • 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). Prompt 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

  • 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

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • 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

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

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?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-719-9260

Package/Label Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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Multi-Symptom

Severe Cold & Cough

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

6 PACKETS

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DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
1659960acetaminophen 650 MG / diphenhydrAMINE HCl 25 MG / phenylephrine HCl 10 MG Granules for Oral SolutionPSN3
1659960acetaminophen 650 MG / diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 MG / phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 MG Granules for Oral SolutionSCD3
1659960acetaminophen 650 MG / diphenhydramine HCl 25 MG / phenylephrine HCl 10 MG Packet for Oral SolutionSY3
1659960acetaminophen 650 MG / diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 MG / phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 MG Powder for Oral SolutionSY3
1659960APAP 650 MG / Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 MG / Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 10 MG Granules for Oral SolutionSY3

DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#

Class, Version, Type table
ClassVersionTypeEffective
DIPHENHYDRAMINE Pharmacologic Class Indexing3Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20180813
PHENYLEPHRINE Pharmacologic Class Indexing2Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20180813

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FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#

NDC, Effective, Action table
NDCEffectiveActionDocumentIndexing SPLRelated label
72288-964-912024-01-30C16284748780-11030e365-40ae-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2Amazon Severe Cold & Cough Drug Facts

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
72288-964-91Basic Care severe cold and cough6 in 1 CARTONPOWDER, FOR SOLUTION63
72288-964-91Basic Care severe cold and cough1 in 1 PACKETPOWDER, FOR SOLUTION13

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDCDashboard titleSPL versionValidationDashboard ZIP
72288-964BASIC CARE SEVERE COLD AND COUGH (ACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE) POWDER, FOR SOLUTION [AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC]3Current NDC, Legacy NDC, 2 package rows20240718_924bf427-b054-46af-b341-ff162946cd58.zip

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
72288-96472288-964-91

Ingredients#

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

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Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
ACETAMINOPHEN362O9ITL9DACTIB
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDETC2D6JAD40ACTIB
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE04JA59TNSJACTIB
ACESULFAME POTASSIUM23OV73Q5G9IACT
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLIACT
ASPARTAMEZ0H242BBR1IACT
SILICON DIOXIDEETJ7Z6XBU4IACT
D&C YELLOW NO. 1035SW5USQ3GIACT
FD&C BLUE NO. 1H3R47K3TBDIACT
FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOAIACT
MALTODEXTRIN7CVR7L4A2DIACT
SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM1Q73Q2JULRIACT
SUCROSEC151H8M554IACT
TRIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE91D9GV0Z28IACT

Source Document#

Source XML

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Basic Care severe cold and coughACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDEAmazon.com Services LLC924bf427-b054-46af-b341-ff162946cd582024-07-15WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 72288-964-91
ndc (product): 72288-964
ndc11 (package): 72288096491
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spl set id: 924bf427-b054-46af-b341-ff162946cd58

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