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DayQuil

Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.

DayQuil COLD & FLU


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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Purpose

Active ingredients (in each LiquiCap) Purpose
Acetaminophen 325 mg Pain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Cough suppressant
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg Nasal decongestant

DayQuil Uses

temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:

  • nasal congestion
  • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
  • sore throat
  • headache
  • minor aches and pains
  • fever

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, lasts for more than 2 days, occurs with or is followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, see 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
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • high blood pressure
  • trouble urinating due to 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 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 & for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

  • take only as directed - see Overdose warning
  • do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours
adults and children 12 years and over 2 LiquiCaps with water every 4 hours
children 4 to under 12 years ask a doctor
children under 4 years do not use
  • when using other DayQuil or NyQuil® products, carefully read each label to insure correct dosing

DayQuil Other information

  • store at room temperature

Inactive ingredients

FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special, titanium dioxide

Questions?

1-800-251-3374

PRODUCT REPACKAGED AND DISTRIBUTED WITH
PERMISSION OF MANUFACTURER BY:

LIL' DRUG STORE PRODUCTS, INC., 1201 CONTINENTAL PLACE NE
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 2 Liquicap Carton

VICKS®

DayQuil®

COLD & FLU

Multi-Symptom Relief
Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine, Dextromethorphan

  • Aches, Fever & Sore Throat
  • Nasal Congestion
  • Cough

Non-Drowsy

2 LIQUICAPS®

Lil'
Drug Store®

DayQuil

DayQuil

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:66715-9708(NDC:37000-558)
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
ACETAMINOPHEN ACETAMINOPHEN 325 mg
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE DEXTROMETHORPHAN 10 mg
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride PHENYLEPHRINE 5 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
FD&C RED NO. 40
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
GELATIN
GLYCERIN
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS
POVIDONES
propylene glycol
water
titanium dioxide

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
ORANGE 21 mm DQuil OVAL

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 2 in 1 POUCH
2 2 in 1 POUCH
3 2 in 1 POUCH
4 8 in 1 BLISTER PACK
5 NDC:66715-9708-0 1 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part341 2010-09-16


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