FDA Label for Vicks Formula 44 Vapocool Cough And Chest Congestion
View Indications, Usage & Precautions
- OTHER
- OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT
- OTC - PURPOSE
- USES
- LIVER WARNING
- ALLERGY ALERT:
- SORE THROAT WARNING
- DO NOT USE
- ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
- ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
- WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT,
- STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
- OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING
- OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- OVERDOSE WARNING
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- QUESTIONS?
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 236 ML BOTTLE LABEL
Vicks Formula 44 Vapocool Cough And Chest Congestion 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.
Other
Drug Facts
DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,
CINCINNATI OH 45202
Otc - Active Ingredient
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg
Guaifenesin 400 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 10 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.
Liver Warning
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 4 doses in 24 hours, 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
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.
- to make a child sleep
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)
- a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, 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
- 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
- only use the dose cup provided
- do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs
adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL every 4 hrs
children 4 to under 12 yrs ask a doctor
children under 4 yrs do not use
Other Information
- each 30 mL dose cup contains: sodium 81 mg
- do not exceed 25°C. Do not refrigerate.
Inactive Ingredients
alcohol, citric acid, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Blue No. 1, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose
Questions?
1-800-362-1683
Principal Display Panel - 236 Ml Bottle Label
VICKS®
FORMULA 44™ DM
VapoCOOL™
COUGH & CHEST CONGESTION
Acetaminophen, Guaifenesin,
Phenylephrine HCl, Dextromethorphan HBr
•Fever, Minor Aches & Pains
•Chest Congestion, Loosens Mucus
•Nasal Congestion, Sinus Pressure
•Cough
Alcohol 10%
8 FL OZ (236 ml)
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