FDA Label for Vicks Dayquil And Vicks Nyquil Cold And Flu

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Vicks Dayquil And Vicks Nyquil Cold And Flu Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

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.

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.

Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If



  • pain 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.

    • You get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless.
    • Pain, nasal congestion or cough get worse or last more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults)
    • Fever gets worse or last 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.

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


Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.



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.


Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are



taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.


Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children



Keep out of reach of children.


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