Nite-TimeCOLD/FLU CHERRY COLD/FLU CHERRY ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE 650 mg/30mL; 30 mg/30mL; 12.5 mg/30mL Liquid, 177 mL
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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 ↗Nite-Time Cold/Flu is an over-the-counter liquid product taken by mouth, sold under FDA's monograph rules for cold and flu remedies. It contains three active ingredients: acetaminophen, a pain reliever and fever reducer; dextromethorphan hydrobromide, a cough suppressant; and doxylamine succinate, a sedating antihistamine typically used to promote sleep. This combination is commonly used to help manage nighttime cold and flu symptoms.
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A weak organic acid derived from citrus fruits or made through fermentation. It works as a buffer to control pH, a preservative to extend shelf life, and a flavoring agent in medications.
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FD&C Blue No. 1 is a synthetic blue dye approved for use in foods and medicines. It serves as a colorant to give the medication its distinctive appearance and help with product identification.
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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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Polyethylene glycol 400 is a clear, thick liquid made from petroleum-derived polymers. It acts as a solvent and humectant in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and retain moisture in the formulation.
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Saccharin sodium is an artificial sweetener made from saccharin salt. It's added to medicines to improve taste, especially in liquid formulations for children or bitter drugs.
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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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A natural sugar derived from sugar cane or sugar beets. It's used as a sweetener, filler, and binder to improve taste, add bulk, and help hold tablet or capsule ingredients together.
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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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| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 57243-0502-25 You're viewing this | 177 mL in 1 BOTTLE (57243-502-25) | 2012-01-31 | Active |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses temporarily relieves cold/flu symptoms: sore throat minor aches and pain runny nose and sneezing cough due to minor sore throat and bronchial irritation headache fever
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions take only as recommended-see Overdose warnings Use dose cup or tablespoon (TBSP) do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours adults & children 12 years and over 30 mL (2 TBSP) every 6 hours children 4 to under 12 years ask a doctor children under 4 years do not use If taking Nite Time at night and Day Time during the day, limit total to 4 doses per 24 hours
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious consequences 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.
🆘 Overdosage ▾
Overdose warning Taking more than the recommended dose 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 as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Drug FactsActive ingredients (in each 30 mL dose cup) Acetaminophen 650 mg Dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg Doxylamine Succinate 12.5 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients citric acid, FD and C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sucrose
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Antihistamine