FDA Label for Vicks Dayquil Vapocool Severe Cold And Flu Plus Congestion

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Drug Facts

DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,
CINCINNATI OH 45202

Active Ingredients (In Each Caplet)

Acetaminophen 325 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

Guaifenesin 200 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 5mg

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 8 caplets 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.

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

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 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 caplets 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 no greater than 25°C

Inactive Ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake, flavor, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, sucralose, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions?

1-800-362-1683

Principal Display Panel - 24 Caplet Carton

VICKS ^® DayQuil™ VapoCOOL™ SEVERE COLD & FLU + CONGESTION

Acetaminophen, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl, Dextromethorphan HBr

• Headache, Fever, Sore Throat, Minor Aches & Pains
• Chest Congestion, Thins & Loosens Mucus
• Nasal Congestion, Sinus Pressure
• Cough

24 COATED CAPLETS

987 - 987