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Vicks DayQuil (acetaminophen 325 mg dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg guaifenesin 200 mg phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg) Dailymed

  1. Human OTC
  2. Archived
  3. The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Generic: acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hydrochloride

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Drug Facts

Otc - Active Ingredient Section


OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

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

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 you take
  • more than 4 doses in 24 hrs, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Allergy Alert:


Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
  • Skin reddening
  • Bulers
  • Rash

If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION


Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION


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 7 days
  • 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.

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION


If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION


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 do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs

adults & children 12 yrs & over - 2 caplets with water every 4 hrs children 4 to under 12 yrs - ask a doctor children under 4 yrs - do not use

Other Information

  • each caplet contains: sodium 4 mg
  • store at room temperature

Inactive Ingredients


croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C Yellow No. 6, maltodextrin, mica, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions?


1-800-362-1683


Dist. by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati OH 45202

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STRENGTH

VICKS ®

DayQuil â„¢ SEVERE COLD & FLU Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine HCl, Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin
  • Headache, Fever, Sore Throat, Minor Aches & Pains
  • Nasal/Sinus Congestion & Sinus Pressure
  • Cough
  • Chest Congestion

Non-Drowsy

24 Caplets



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