Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL VICKS ® DayQuil ® COLD & FLU Acetaminophen - Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer Phenylephrine HCl - Nasal Decongestant Dextromethorphan HBr - Cough Suppressant Non-Drowsy Alcohol Free 4 FL OZ (118 mL) DQ 4OZ
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL VICKS ® DayQuil ® COLD & FLU Acetaminophen - Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer Phenylephrine HCl - Nasal Decongestant Dextromethorphan HBr - Cough Suppressant Non-Drowsy Alcohol Free 4 FL OZ (118 mL) DQ 4OZ
Overview
Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: nasal congestion cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation sore throat headache minor aches & pains fever
Indications & Usage
Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: nasal congestion cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation sore throat headache minor aches & pains fever
Dosage & Administration
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 6 to under 12 yrs 15 mL every 4 hrs children 4 to under 6 yrs ask a doctor children under 4 yrs do not use
Warnings & Precautions
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. 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 as occurs with smoking, asthma, 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 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. 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. 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
Purpose
Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Nasal decongestant
Do Not Use
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.
When Using
When using this product, do not use more than directed.
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
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.
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage & Handling
Other information • each 15 mL contains: sodium 46 mg • store at no greater than 25°C and do not refrigerate
Questions
Questions? 1-800-362-1683
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