DayTime Cold and Flu acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride 325 mg; 10 mg; 5 mg Capsule, Liquid Filled, 4,000-count
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This medicine belongs to the Anilides class.
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Acetaminophen is used to relieve mild to moderate pain and to reduce fever. Acetaminophen is in a class of medications called analgesics (pain relievers) and antipyretics (fever reducers). It works by changing the way the body senses pain and by cooling the body.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗DayTime Cold and Flu is an over-the-counter liquid-filled capsule taken by mouth that combines three active ingredients commonly used to manage cold and flu symptoms. Acetaminophen is typically used to reduce fever and relieve minor aches and pain. Dextromethorphan is commonly used as a cough suppressant. Phenylephrine is typically used as a nasal decongestant to help relieve sinus and nasal congestion.
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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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A synthetic yellow dye used to color medications. It helps identify the drug and make it visually distinctive, with no effect on how the medicine works.
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Gelatin is a protein derived from animal collagen, commonly used in medicines as a gelling agent and capsule material. It helps create soft or hard capsule shells that hold and release medication, and can also thicken 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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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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Povidone is a synthetic polymer made from a plastic-like material. It acts as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together and as a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach so the medicine can be absorbed.
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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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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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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. | |
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| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 53345-0025-01 You're viewing this | 1 BAG in 1 BOX (53345-025-01) / 4000 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BAG | 2014-08-11 | Active |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation nasal congestion sore throat headache minor aches/pains fever
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions take only as directed - see Overdose warning do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours adults and children 12 years of age and older take 2 softgels with water every 4 hours children 4 to under 12 years of age ask a doctor children under 4 years of age do not use When using other Nighttime or Daytime products, carefully read each label to ensure correct dosing.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: more than 4 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists more than 2 days, occurs with or is 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. Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease heart disease diabetes thyroid disease high blood pressure 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 symptoms get worse or last 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. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use. Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning Taking more than directed can cause serious health problems. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults and for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
🆘 Overdosage ▾
Overdose warning Taking more than directed can cause serious health problems. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults and for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients (in each capsule) Acetaminophen 325 mg Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special, white edible ink Manufactured by: Humanwell PuraCap Pharmaceutical (Wuhan) Ltd. Wuhan, Hubei 430206, China
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Pain reliever/ fever reducer Cough suppressant Nasal decongestant