Basic care nighttime cold and flu
Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Doxylamine succinate · Solution · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each 30 mL) Acetaminophen 650 mg Dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg Doxylamine succinate 12.5 mg
Purpose
Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Antihistamine
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
• minor aches and pains
• headache
• fever
• sore throat
• runny nose and sneezing
• cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
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, persists 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
• glaucoma
• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
• a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
• persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
• taking sedatives or tranquilizers
• taking the blood thinning drug warfarin When using this product
• excitability may occur, especially in children
• marked drowsiness may occur
• avoid alcoholic drinks
• be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
• alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness Stop use and ask a doctor if
• pain 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
• glaucoma
• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
• a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
• 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 sedatives or tranquilizers
• taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
When using this product
• excitability may occur, especially in children
• marked drowsiness may occur
• avoid alcoholic drinks
• be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
• alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if
• pain 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
• only use the dose cup provided
• do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL every 6 hrs children 4 to under 12 yrs ask a doctor children under 4 yrs do not use
Other information
Other information
• each 30 mL contains: sodium 35 mg
• store at 20-25 ° C (68-77 ° F)
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients alcohol, anhydrous citric acid, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C green no. 3, FD&C yellow no. 6, flavor, high fructose corn syrup, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate
Questions?
Questions or comments? 1-800-719-9260
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Amazon.com Services LLC (revised Apr 9, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Acetaminophen in 3 products
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in 3 products
- Doxylamine Succinate in 3 products
Basic care nighttime cold and flu NDC products (3)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72288-056 | Acetaminophen 325 mg/1; Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 15 mg/1; Doxylamine Succinate 6.25 mg/1 Capsule, Liquid Filled | Amazon.com Services LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 72288-335 | Acetaminophen 650 mg/30mL; Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 30 mg/30mL; Doxylamine Succinate 12.5 mg/30mL Solution | Amazon.com Services LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 72288-459 | Acetaminophen 650 mg/30mL; Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 30 mg/30mL; Doxylamine Succinate 12.5 mg/30mL Solution | Amazon.com Services LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Basic care nighttime cold and flu used for?
Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: • minor aches and pains • headache • fever • sore throat • runny nose and sneezing • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
Who makes Basic care nighttime cold and flu?
Basic care nighttime cold and flu is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Amazon.com Services LLC.