Basic Care Daytime Cold and Flu

Manufacturer
Amazon.com Services LLC
Effective date
2025-11-24
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
3
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 01:21:29

Label at a glance#

ProductBasic Care Daytime Cold and Flu
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure9 sections

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

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)

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredients (in each softgel)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Acetaminophen 325 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Nasal decongestant

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

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

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
  • 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

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 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 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

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

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?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-719-9260

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Multi-Symptom Relief

Non-Drowsy

Compare to Vicks® DayQuil® Cold & Flu active ingredients

Daytime Cold &Flu

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Phenylephrine HCl

Pain Reliver/Fever Reducer

Nasal Decongestant

Cough Suppressant

Alcohol Free

Antihistamine Free

48 SOFTGELS

actual size

Daytime Cold & Flu Carton Image 1
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DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
1086997acetaminophen 325 MG / dextromethorphan HBr 10 MG / phenylephrine HCl 5 MG Oral CapsulePSN3
1086997acetaminophen 325 MG / dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 MG / phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 MG Oral CapsuleSCD3
1086997APAP 325 MG / dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 MG / phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 MG Oral CapsuleSY3

DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#

Class, Version, Type table
ClassVersionTypeEffective
DEXTROMETHORPHAN Pharmacologic Class Indexing2Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20180813
PHENYLEPHRINE Pharmacologic Class Indexing2Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20180813

FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
72288-994-62Basic Care Daytime Cold and Flu2 in 1 BLISTER PACKCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED23
72288-994-62Basic Care Daytime Cold and Flu12 in 1 CARTONCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED123
72288-994-67Basic Care Daytime Cold and Flu24 in 1 CARTONCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED243
72288-994-67Basic Care Daytime Cold and Flu2 in 1 BLISTER PACKCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED23

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
72288-99472288-994-62, 72288-994-67

Ingredients#

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Source Document#

Source XML

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Basic Care Daytime Cold and FluACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, PHENYLEPHRINE HCLAmazon.com Services LLCe19b561c-fb76-4355-a306-d3dc46930bf22025-11-24WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 72288-994-67
ndc (package): 72288-994-62
ndc (product): 72288-994
ndc11 (package): 72288099462
ndc11 (package): 72288099467
spl id: 6345defe-7e47-4dd9-8dc9-f0450a43c07c
spl set id: e19b561c-fb76-4355-a306-d3dc46930bf2

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