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Amazon Has Given Us The Ultimate Drugstore Hack Ahead Of Flu Season

by Scary Mommy Team
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Even as states begin to open back up (maybe yours already has, and life almost feels like it’s back to “normal”), my IRL shopping habits remain unchanged. I pretty much order everything I need online. I can justify my laziness by knowing I’m helping keep myself and others safe (not all heroes wear capes, ok?). The drugstore has been one of the only places I tend to go in-person, just because ordering through Instacart can be more expensive sometimes, and other options usually involve getting Tylenol in bulk when I just want a regular ‘ole bottle. But did you know Amazon basically has its own drugstore? And that you can do all your drugstore shopping on Amazon with your Prime membership and get 2-day free shipping and everything?

Amazon Basic Care offers generic drugstore products, but sold exclusively through Amazon (it’s like the Target brand, but in this case, it’s Amazon, and the purchasing and shipping process is a million times more easy and efficient). Amazon Basic Care has everything from pain meds, children’s meds, feminine hygiene products, sleeping aids, and more. And with flu season coming up, this offers such an easy solution if you *do* need medicine but are too unwell (or are too busy taking care of you sick LOs) to schlep all the way to your local pharmacy for some cold meds. Plus, that way, you avoid spreading germs. (But also, please get your flu shot!)

Here are some of the products Amazon Basic Care sells.

Amazon Basic Care 12 Hour Cough DM
$10.30
Amazon Basic Care Multi-Symptom Severe Cold Daytime and Severe Cold & Cough Nighttime Combination Pack
$9.31
Amazon Basic Care Nighttime Cold & Flu Relief
$6.80
Amazon Basic Care No Drip Nasal Spray
$4.99
Amazon Basic Care Extra Strength Pain Relief, Acetaminophen Caplets
$3.99
Amazon Basic Care Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg
$8.99
Amazon Basic Care Electrolyte Beverage
$3.73
Amazon Basic Care Children's Pain & Fever Oral Suspension Acetaminophen
$2.88
Amazon Basic Care Children’s All Day Allergy Solution
$13.54

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Amazon Basic Care Multi-Symptom Severe Cold Daytime and Severe Cold & Cough Nighttime Combination Pack

Similar to Theraflu, this daytime and nighttime medication comes in a 12-pack and relieves symptoms like congestion, cough, runny nose, fever, sore throat, and more. You mix the powder with hot water and it’ll soothe your ache-y throat and reduce flu symptoms.

$9.31
Amazon Basic Care Nighttime Cold & Flu Relief

This is comparable to NyQuil’s nighttime cold & flu syrup that knocks back flu symptoms so you can finally get some rest and stop coughing. This includes the same active ingredients as NyQuil, including acetaminophen (for pain and fever relief), dextromethorphan HBr (a cough suppressant) and doxylamine succinate (a antihistamine).

$6.80
Amazon Basic Care 12 Hour Cough DM

If you need a strong cough medication, this is similar to Delsym. Get 12 hours of relief with ABC’s version.

$10.30
Amazon Basic Care No Drip Nasal Spray

If you can’t go to sleep because you cannot for the life of you stop blowing your nose, this nasal spray will do the trick. Similar to Afrin No Drip, this nasal spray shrinks your swollen nasal membranes so you can finally breathe (yup, that’s how it works!).

$4.99
Amazon Basic Care Extra Strength Pain Relief, Acetaminophen Caplets

This contains the same ingredients as Extra Strength Tylenol Caplets and the bottle contains 225 caplets.

$3.99
Amazon Basic Care Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg

If you need an anti-inflammatory medication like ibuprofen, Amazon Basic Care also offers various sizes of bottles and strengths.

$8.99
Amazon Basic Care Electrolyte Beverage

Consider this similar to Pedialyte. If you (or your kids) have the flu or an upset stomach, one of the most important things is to keep hydrated. And especially if you’re dealing with a stomach bug, it can be easier to get nutrients and electrolytes in by chugging a bottle of electrolyte solution (ABC has a few different flavors to choose from). This is also an awesome solution if you’re hungover. Just sayin’.

$3.73
Amazon Basic Care Children's Pain & Fever Oral Suspension Acetaminophen

Similar to Children’s Tylenol, this grape-flavored syrup will help knock back a fever and makes your little feel more comfortable and able to sleep.

$2.88
Amazon Basic Care Children’s All Day A...
$13.54

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