FDA Label for Vicks Dayquil Severe And Vicks Nyquil Severe Cold And Flu

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Vicks Dayquil Severe And Vicks Nyquil Severe Cold And Flu Product Label

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DayQuil™ SEVERE Cold & Flu

Drug Facts

NyQuil™ SEVERE Cold & Flu

Drug Facts

Made in Canada
DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE, CINCINNATI OH 45202

Otc - Active Ingredient

Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Guaifenesin 200 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

Otc - Purpose

Pain reliever/Fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
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.

temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:

nasal congestion
sinus congestion & pressure
cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation
cough to help you sleep
minor aches & pains
headache
fever
sore throat
runny nose & sneezing
reduces swelling of nasal passages
temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage

Liver Warning

This product contains acetaminophen.

Severe liver damage may occur if you take

more than 8 LiquiCaps 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

This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

more than 8 LiquiCaps 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
Blisters
Rash

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

Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

Skin reddening
Blisters
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.

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

liver disease
heart disease
high blood pressure
thyroid disease
diabete
glaucoma
cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland

Otc - Ask Doctor/Pharmacist

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

Otc - When Using

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 get worse or last 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.

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

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

Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children

Keep out of reach of children.

Overdose Warning

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 8 LiquiCaps per 24 hrs

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

take only as directed
do not exceed 8 LiquiCaps per 24 hours

adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 LiquiCaps with water every 4 hrs

children 4 to under 12 yrs ask a doctor

children under 4 yrs do not use

Other Information

do not exceed 25°C

do not exceed 25°C

Inactive Ingredients

ammonium hydroxide, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, gelatin, glycerine, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, simethicone, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

FD&C Blue No. 1, gelatin, glycerin, pharmaceutical ink*, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution *May contain this ingredient

Questions?

1-800-362-1683

Active Ingredients (In Each Liquicap)

Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/Fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Antihistamine

Nasal decongestant

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.

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are

taking sedatives or tranquilizers
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

When Using This Product

do not use more than directed
excitability may occur, especially in children
marked drowsiness may occur
avoid alcoholic drinks
be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
alcohol, sedatives, & tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

Principal Display Panel - 12 Capsule Kit Carton

MAX

STRENGTH

VICKS ^®

DayQuil ™

SEVERE

COLD & FLU

Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine HCl,
Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin

Minor Aches & Pains, Fever
Nasal Congestion & Sinus Pressure
Cough
Chest Congestion

Non-Drowsy

8 DayQuil LiquiCaps

NyQuil ™