XL-3 Day Time ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL 325 mg/15mL; 10 mg/15mL; 5 mg/15mL Liquid, 177 mL
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
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 ↗XL-3 Day Time is an over-the-counter liquid cold and flu product taken by mouth. It contains acetaminophen, which is typically used to reduce fever and relieve pain and aches. The formula also includes dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant commonly used to reduce coughing, and phenylephrine, a nasal decongestant used to help relieve nasal congestion. This combination is marketed under FDA's OTC monograph rules for multi-symptom cold products.
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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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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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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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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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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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A fatty acid salt derived from behenic acid. It acts as a lubricant and glidant in tablets and capsules, helping ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and preventing sticking.
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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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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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| 76281-0306-25 You're viewing this | 177 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (76281-306-25) | 2018-09-01 | Active |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses temporarily relieves common cold and flu symptoms: • nasal congestion • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation • sore throat • headache • minor aches and pains • fever
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions • take only as directed - see Overdose warning • use dose cup or tablespoon • do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours • if taking Day Time during the day and Night Time at night, limit total to 4 doses per 24 hours adults & children 12 years and over 30 mL (2 TBSP) every 4 hours children 6 to under 12 years 15mL (1TBSP) every 4 hours children 4 to under 6 years ask a doctor children under 4 years do not use
⚠️ Warnings ▾
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, lasts 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 (overdose) may cause serious health problems including liver damage. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients (in each 15 mL, 1 tablespoon) Acetaminophen 325 mg Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Phenylephrine HCI 5 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients citric acid, FD & C Yellow No.6, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sucrose.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough Suppressant Nasal decongestant