Nighttime Cold and Flu Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Doxylamine Succinate 650 mg/30mL; 30 mg/30mL; 12.5 mg/30mL Liquid, 355 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 ↗This is an over-the-counter liquid cold and flu product taken by mouth. It contains acetaminophen, which is commonly used to reduce fever and relieve pain and aches, along with dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant typically used to calm coughing. The product also includes doxylamine succinate, an antihistamine that functions as a sleep aid to help with rest during illness. This is a monograph product marketed under FDA's established rules for over-the-counter cold and flu medicines.
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Acesulfame potassium is an artificial sweetener that tastes about 200 times sweeter than sugar. It's added to medicines to improve taste without adding calories or affecting blood sugar.
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A liquid solvent derived from fermentation or chemical synthesis. In medicines, alcohol dissolves active ingredients, helps preserve the product, and improves how the body absorbs certain drugs.
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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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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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A sweetener made from corn starch that contains fructose and glucose. It sweetens the medicine to improve taste and may help preserve the product.
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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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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 salt derived from citric acid that helps maintain the proper acid-base balance in the medicine. It's used as a buffer to keep the product stable and at the right pH level.
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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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| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 79903-0173-08 | 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (79903-173-08) | 2022-12-30 | Active |
| 79903-0173-12 You're viewing this | 355 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (79903-173-12) | 2022-12-30 | Active |
| 79903-0173-24 | 2 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 PACKAGE (79903-173-24) / 355 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC | 2022-12-30 | Active |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses temporarily relieves these common cold/flu symptoms minor aches and pains headache sore throat fever runny nose and sneezing cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning) do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device. mL = milliliter keep dosing cup with product adults and children 12 years and over: 30 mL every 6 hours children under 12 years of age: do not use when using other Daytime or Nighttime 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 4000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday 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 is followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. Do not use 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 non-prescription).
If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease glaucoma cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers the blood thinning drug warfarin When using this product excitability may occur, especially in children marked drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness Stop use and ask a doctor if pain or cough gets worse or last 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 a signs of a serious conditions. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning : Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick 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 30 mL contains: potassium 5 mg each 30 mL contains : sodium 24 mg store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). Do not refrigerate
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients (in each 30 mL) Acetaminophen 650 mg Dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg Doxylamine succinate 12.5 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients acesulfame potassium, alcohol, citric acid. FD&C blue1, FD&C red 40, Flavor, high fructose corn syrup, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purposes Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Antihistamine