Label: BASIC CARE DAYTIME COLD AND FLU- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, phenylephrine hcl capsule, liquid filled

  • NDC Code(s): 72288-994-62, 72288-994-67
  • Packager: Amazon.com Services LLC
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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  • 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:

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    nasal congestion
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    cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
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    sore throat
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    headache
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    minor aches and pains
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    fever
  • Warnings

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

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    more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
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    with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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    3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

    Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

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    skin reddening
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    blisters
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    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

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    with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
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    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.
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    if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

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    liver disease
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    heart disease
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    high blood pressure
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    thyroid disease
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    diabetes
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    trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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    cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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    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

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    you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
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    pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
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    fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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    redness or swelling is present
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    new symptoms occur
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    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

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    take only as directed – see overdose warning
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    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

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    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

  • 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

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    BASIC CARE DAYTIME COLD AND FLU 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, phenylephrine hcl capsule, liquid filled
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:72288-994
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN325 mg
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE10 mg
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SORBITAN (UNII: 6O92ICV9RU)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorORANGEScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize20mm
    FlavorImprint Code L994
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:72288-994-6212 in 1 CARTON09/14/2021
    12 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:72288-994-6724 in 1 CARTON09/03/2021
    22 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34109/03/2021
    Labeler - Amazon.com Services LLC (128990418)
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