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Vicks DayQuil

The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

VICKS DayQuil 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
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg Nasal decongestant

Vicks DayQuil Uses

temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:

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

Warnings

Liver warning

This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if adult/child takes

  • more than 4 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
  • 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, 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 insure correct dosing

Vicks DayQuil Other information

  • each tablespoon contains: sodium 50 mg
  • store at room temperature

Inactive ingredients

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

Questions?

1-800-251-3374
www.vicks.com

Dist. by Procter & Gamble,
Cincinnati, OH 45202.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 354 ml Bottle Label

50% MORE
than our 8 oz size

VICKS ®

DayQuil ®

COLD & FLU

Multi-Symptom Relief

Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine, Dextromethorphan

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

Non-Drowsy
Alcohol Free / Antihistamine Free

12 FL OZ
(354 ml)

Vicks DayQuil

Vicks DayQuil

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride LIQUID

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:37000-555
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
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM
CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE
EDETATE DISODIUM
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
GLYCERIN
propylene glycol
water
saccharin sodium
SODIUM BENZOATE
SODIUM CHLORIDE
SODIUM CITRATE
sorbitol
Sucralose

Product Characteristics

Color
ORANGE

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:37000-555-08 236 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
2 NDC:37000-555-12 354 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
3 236 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
4 NDC:37000-555-24 2 in 1 PACKAGE, COMBINATION

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part341 2011-06-22


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