Label: BASIC CARE NIGHTTIME COLD AND FLU- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, doxylamine succinate capsule, liquid filled

  • NDC Code(s): 72288-056-62, 72288-056-67
  • Packager: Amazon.com Services LLC
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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  • Active ingredients (in each softgel)

    Acetaminophen 325 mg

    Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg

    Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg

  • Purpose

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Cough suppressant

    Antihistamine

  • Uses

    temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:

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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
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    runny nose and sneezing
  • 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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    glaucoma
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    cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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    a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
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    persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
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    trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

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    taking sedatives or tranquilizers
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    taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

    When using this product

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    excitability may occur, especially in children
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    marked drowsiness may occur
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    avoid alcoholic drinks
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    be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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    alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

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    pain 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 hours

    adults & children 12 yrs & over

    2 softgels with water every 6 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

    D&C yellow no. 10, edible ink*, FD&C blue no. 1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution *may contain this ingredient

    Questions or comments?

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  • Package/Label Principal Display Panel

    Multi-Symptom Relief

    Compare to Vicks® NyQuil® Cold & Flu active ingredients

    Nighttime Cold & Flu

    Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr

    Doxylamine Succinate

    Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Antihistamine

    Cough Suppressant

    Alcohol Free

    actual size

    48 SOFTGELS

    nighttime cold and flu image 1
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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    BASIC CARE NIGHTTIME COLD AND FLU 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, doxylamine succinate capsule, liquid filled
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:72288-056
    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 HYDROBROMIDE15 mg
    DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE (UNII: V9BI9B5YI2) (DOXYLAMINE - UNII:95QB77JKPL) DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE6.25 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SORBITOL SOLUTION (UNII: 8KW3E207O2)  
    SORBITAN (UNII: 6O92ICV9RU)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorGREEN (clear) Scoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize20mm
    FlavorImprint Code 056
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:72288-056-6724 in 1 CARTON12/28/2020
    12 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:72288-056-6212 in 1 CARTON09/07/2021
    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 DrugM01212/28/2020
    Labeler - Amazon.com Services LLC (128990418)
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