Robitussin Severe Multi-Symptom Cough Cold Flu Nighttime acetaminophen, diphenhydramine hydrochloride, phenylephrine hydrochloride 650 mg/20mL; 25 mg/20mL; 10 mg/20mL Solution
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This medicine belongs to the Anilides class.
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Robitussin Severe Multi-Symptom Cough Cold Flu Nighttime is an oral liquid solution containing three active ingredients. Acetaminophen is typically used to reduce fever and relieve pain. Diphenhydramine hydrochloride is a first-generation antihistamine commonly used to help dry up runny nose and sneezing, and also to promote drowsiness. Phenylephrine hydrochloride is a decongestant typically used to relieve nasal congestion. This is an over-the-counter monograph product, meaning it is marketed under established FDA guidelines for its category.
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Anhydrous citric acid is a sour, crystalline powder derived from citric acid with water removed. In medicines, it acts as a buffer to control pH, adds tartness to improve taste, and helps tablets disintegrate.
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Edetate disodium is a chemical compound that binds and removes certain metal ions. In medicines, it acts as a preservative and stabilizer by preventing metals like calcium from interfering with the product's shelf life and consistency.
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A synthetic red dye used to color medications and make them easier to identify. It serves as a colorant in tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations.
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Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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A cooling compound from mint plants used as a flavoring agent and to create a fresh sensation in medicines. It helps mask bitter tastes and improve how the product feels in the mouth.
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Polyethylene glycol is a synthetic liquid or solid polymer used in medicines as a solvent, lubricant, and humectant. It helps dissolve active ingredients, reduces friction during manufacturing, and retains moisture in the final product.
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Propyl gallate is a synthetic antioxidant derived from gallic acid. It prevents oils and fats in the medicine from oxidizing and spoiling, helping the product stay stable and effective during storage.
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Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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Sodium benzoate is a salt derived from benzoic acid, a preservative. It's added to medicines to prevent growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that could spoil the product.
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Sodium citrate is a salt derived from citric acid. It works as a buffer to maintain the medicine's pH level and may also help improve taste or act as a preservative in the formulation.
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Sorbitol is a natural sugar alcohol derived from glucose. It serves as a sweetener, humectant, and bulking agent in medications to improve taste and help maintain moisture in the product.
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Sucralose is a synthetic sweetener made from sugar. It's added to medicines to improve taste without adding calories, helping make bitter or unpleasant-tasting drugs easier to take.
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 00031-8752-12 | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (0031-8752-12) / 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE | 2015-07-01 | Active |
| 00031-8752-18 You're viewing this | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (0031-8752-18) / 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE | 2015-07-01 | Active |
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What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Robitussin Severe Multi-Symptom Cough Cold Flu Nighttime acetaminophen, diphenhydramine hydrochloride, phenylephrine hydrochloride 650 mg/20mL; 25 mg/20mL; 10 mg/20mL Solution?
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| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
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| HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk | — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal. |
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🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold or flu, hay fever, or other respiratory allergies: cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation nasal congestion headache sore throat minor aches and pains runny nose sneezing itchy, watery eyes itching of the nose and throat temporarily reduces fever
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period do not exceed recommended dosage. Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause serious liver damage. measure only with dosing cup provided keep dosing cup with product mL = milliliter this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age age dose adults and children 12 years and over 20 mL every 4 hours children under 12 years do not use
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period, which is the maximum daily amount 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 to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy 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. with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).
If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen ask a doctor or pharmacist. with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin 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 glaucoma a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin taking any other oral nasal decongestant or stimulant taking any other pain reliever/fever reducer taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product do not use more than directed marked drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery excitability may occur, especially in children Stop use and ask a doctor if you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless pain, cough, or nasal congestion 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.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children, even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information each 20 mL contains: sodium 12 mg store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients (in each 20 mL) Acetaminophen, USP 650 mg Diphenhydramine HCl, USP 25 mg Phenylephrine HCl, USP 10 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, artificial flavor, edetate disodium, FD&C red no. 40, glycerin, menthol, polyethylene glycol, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purposes Pain reliever/Fever reducer Antihistamine/Cough suppressant Nasal decongestant