Vicks DayQuil
The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
VICKS DayQuil COLD & FLU
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Vicks DayQuil Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Vicks DayQuil Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions?
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 354 ml Bottle Label
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
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 DayQuilAcetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride LIQUID
|