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Vicks DayQuil

Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Vicks DayQuil Severe Cold & Flu


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Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Purpose

Active ingredients (in each 15 mL tablespoon) Purpose
Acetaminophen 325 mg Pain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Cough suppressant
Guaifenesin 200 mg Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg Nasal decongestant

Vicks DayQuil Uses

  • temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
    • nasal congestion
    • sinus congestion & pressure
    • cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation
    • minor aches & pains
    • headache
    • fever
    • sore throat
    • reduces swelling of nasal passages
    • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
    • promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
    • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.

Warnings

Liver warning

This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if

  • adult takes more than 4 doses (30 mL each) in 24 hrs
  • child takes more than 4 doses (15 mL each) in 24 hrs
  • taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

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.

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
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
  • a sodium-restricted diet

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
  • pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts 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 as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

  • take only as directed - see Overdose warning
  • use dose cup or tablespoon (TBSP)
  • do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs
adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL (2 TBSP) every 4 hrs
children 6 to under 12 yrs 15 mL (1 TBSP) every 4 hrs
children 4 to under 6 yrs ask a doctor
children under 4 yrs do not use
  • when using other DayQuil or NyQuil® products, carefully read each label to ensure correct dosing

Vicks DayQuil Other information

  • each 15 mL tablespoon contains: sodium 47 mg
  • store at room temperature

Inactive ingredients

citric acid, FD&C Yellow No. 6, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum

Questions?

1-800-251-3374

Dist. by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati OH 45202

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 354 ml Bottle Label

NEW
Fights More
Symptoms
than DayQuil
Cold & Flu

VICKS ®

DayQuil ®
SEVERE

COLD & FLU

Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine HCl, Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin

MAX
STRENGTH

  • Headache, Fever, Sore Throat
    Minor Aches & Pains
  • Nasal/Sinus Congestion & Sinus Pressure
  • Cough
  • Chest Congestion

Non-Drowsy
Alcohol Free

12 FL OZ (354 ml)

Vicks DayQuil

Vicks DayQuil

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin, and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride LIQUID

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:37000-810
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
Guaifenesin GUAIFENESIN 200 mg
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride PHENYLEPHRINE 5 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
GLYCERIN
propylene glycol
water
saccharin sodium
SODIUM BENZOATE
SODIUM CHLORIDE
SODIUM CITRATE
sorbitol
Sucralose
XANTHAN GUM

Product Characteristics

Color
ORANGE

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 236 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
2 354 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
3 NDC:37000-810-12 1 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part341 2013-07-22


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