FDA Label for Vicks Dayquil Cold And Flu
View Indications, Usage & Precautions
- OTHER
- OTC - PURPOSE
- USES
- LIVER WARNING
- SORE THROAT WARNING
- DO NOT USE
- ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST
- OTC - WHEN USING
- 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 - 48 LIQUICAP CARTON
Vicks Dayquil 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.
Other
Drug Facts
Made in Canada
Dist. by Procter & Gamble,
Cincinnati OH 45202.
Otc - Purpose
Active ingredients (in each LiquiCap) | Purpose |
---|---|
Acetaminophen 325 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer |
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg | Cough suppressant |
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg | Nasal decongestant |
Uses
temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
- nasal congestion
- cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation
- sore throat
- headache
- minor aches & pains
- fever
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 daily while using this product
Sore Throat Warning
If sore throat is severe, lasts for more than 2 days, occurs with or is followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, see 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
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- high blood pressure
- trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, 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
- symptoms get worse or last more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults)
- 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
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 & for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
- take only as directed - see Overdose warning
- do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs
- when using other DayQuil or NyQuil products, carefully read each label to insure correct dosing
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
store at no greater than 25° C
Inactive Ingredients
FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special, titanium dioxide
Questions?
1-800-251-3374
Principal Display Panel - 48 Liquicap Carton
VICKS ®
DayQuil ®
COLD & FLU
Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine HCl, Dextromethorphan HBr
Headache, Fever, Sore Throat, Minor Aches & Pains
Nasal Congestion, Sinus Pressure
Cough
Non-Drowsy
48 LiquiCaps™
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