FDA Label for Vicks Dayquil Kids And Vicks Nyquil Kids Cold And Cough Plus Fever

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Vicks Dayquil Kids And Vicks Nyquil Kids Cold And Cough Plus Fever 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.

Warnings



Liver warning:This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if

  • adult takes more than 4 doses (30 mL each) in 24 hrs, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
  • child takes more than 4 doses (15 mL each) in 24 hrs, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
  • taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • adult has 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.

      Liver warning:This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if

      • adult takes more than 4 doses (30 mL each) in 24 hrs, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
      • child takes more than 4 doses (15 mL each) in 24 hrs, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
      • taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
      • adult has 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.
    • 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 sleepy

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have



  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
    • liver disease
    • 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

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are



  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
    • taking sedatives or tranquilizers
    • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If



  • pain or cough gets worse or lasts 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.

    • pain or cough gets worse or lasts 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.


If Pregnant Or Breast-Feeding,



ask a health professional before use.

ask a health professional before use.


Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children



Keep out of reach of children.

Keep out of reach of children.


Overdosage



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.

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.


When Using This Product



  • 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, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

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