Medicine guide

Basic Care Daytime Severe Cold and Flu

325 mg/15mL + 10 mg/15mL + 200 mg/15mL + 5 mg/15mL · Solution

  • Available without prescription
  • Expectorant
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Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

At a glance

Quoted from the official label · 2024-10-28

What it is

Pain reliever/fever reducer · Cough suppressant · Expectorant · Nasal decongestant

Used for
  • Nasal congestion
How to take it

Adults & children 12 yrs & over: 30 mL every 4 hrs

Full directions ↓
Do not take it if

With any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

All warnings ↓
What it looks like
Colour
orange
Flavour
fruit

From the manufacturer’s submission to the FDA. Always compare with your own pack — a different maker’s tablet can look different.

Good to know
  • Sold without a prescription
  • FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-01
66other products contain Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride — compare makers, forms and strengths

Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed

What it is for

temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:

  • nasal congestion
  • sinus congestion and pressure
  • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
  • minor aches and pains
  • headache
  • fever
  • sore throat
  • reduces swelling of nasal passages
  • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
  • promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive

From the official label · 2024-10-28 · DailyMed

Do not take it if

  • 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

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.

How to take it

These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.

  • 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 4 hrs
  • children 6 to under 12 yrs
  • 15 mL every 4 hrs
  • children 4 to under 6 yrs
  • children under 4 yrs

Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.

Ask a doctor first if

  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • high blood pressure
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.

Ask a pharmacist first if

taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor/Pharmacist”.

Stop and get help if

  • you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
  • pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults)
  • 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.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.

Other warnings

  • Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
  • adult takes more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
  • child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours
  • taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • adult has 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 more than directed

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

ask a health professional before use.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.

Keep away from 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.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.

How to store it

  • each 15 mL contains: sodium 6 mg
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Do not refrigerate.

Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.

What kind of medicine it is

  • Pain reliever/fever reducer
  • Cough suppressant
  • Expectorant
  • Nasal decongestant

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.

Other ingredients

Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.

  • butylated hydroxyanisole, edetate disodium, FD&C yellow #6, flavor, glycerin, menthol, monobasic sodium phosphate, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sucrose, xanthan gum
  • 1-800-719-9260

Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.

Same active substance, strength and form in other countries

Matched on active substance, strength and kind of form only. This is not a statement that the products are equivalent or interchangeable: other ingredients, release and approved uses can differ — ask a pharmacist before swapping.

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CanadaNo exact match for this strength and form

Details

Made byAmazon.com Services LLC
Active substanceAcetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
Used inBreathing, airways, allergies and cough
Strength325 mg/15mL + 10 mg/15mL + 200 mg/15mL + 5 mg/15mL
FormSolution
RouteOral
Packs355 mL in 1 BOTTLE · 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE
NDC72288-515
NDC72288-603

Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).

Other strengths and forms

2 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.

Same active substance

These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.