Basic Care Daytime Cold and Flu
Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Phenylephrine HCl · Capsule, Liquid Filled · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each softgel) Acetaminophen 325 mg Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Purpose
Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Nasal decongestant
Uses
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
Warnings
Warnings 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
• 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
• 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 taking the blood thinning drug warfarin When using this product do not use more than directed Stop use and ask a doctor if
• 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, 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.
Do not use
Do not use
• 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
Ask a doctor before use if you have
• 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
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
When using this product do not use more than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if
• 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.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
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
Directions
• 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
Other information
• store at 20-25 ° C (68-77 ° F)
Inactive ingredients
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?
Questions or comments? 1-800-719-9260
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Amazon.com Services LLC (revised Nov 24, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Acetaminophen in 2 products
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in 2 products
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride in 2 products
Basic Care Daytime Cold and Flu NDC products (2)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72288-656 | Acetaminophen 325 mg/15mL; Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10 mg/15mL; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5 mg/15mL Solution | Amazon.com Services LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 72288-994 | Acetaminophen 325 mg/1; Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10 mg/1; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5 mg/1 Capsule, Liquid Filled | Amazon.com Services LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Basic Care Daytime Cold and Flu used for?
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
Who makes Basic Care Daytime Cold and Flu?
Basic Care Daytime Cold and Flu is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Amazon.com Services LLC.