Label: VICKS DAYQUIL COLD AND FLU- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, and phenylephrine hydrochloride capsule, liquid filled

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Updated January 23, 2012

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients (in each LiquiCap) Purpose
    Acetaminophen 325 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
    Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mgCough suppressant
    Phenylephrine HCl 5 mgNasal decongestant
  • Uses

    temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:

    • nasal congestion
    • cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation
    • sore throat
    • headache
    • minor aches & pains
    • fever
  • Warnings

    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

    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.

    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

    adults & children 12 yrs & over2 LiquiCaps with water every 4 hrs
    children 4 to under 12 yrsask a doctor
    children under 4 yrsdo not use
    • when using other DayQuil or NyQuil® products, carefully read each label to insure correct dosing
  • Other information

    • store at room temperature
  • 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

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Manufactured by Procter & Gamble
    Cincinnati OH 45202

    Distributed by Convenience Valet®
    Melrose Park, IL 60160

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 2 Capsule Pouch Package

    CONVENIENCE
    CV
    VALET®

    COLD
    RELIEF

    VICKS®
    DayQuil®

    2 LiquiCaps®

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 2 Capsule Pouch Package
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    VICKS DAYQUIL  COLD AND FLU
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, and phenylephrine hydrochloride capsule, liquid filled
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:29485-2827(NDC:37000-558)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    Acetaminophen (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (Acetaminophen - UNII:362O9ITL9D) Acetaminophen325 mg
    Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (Dextromethorphan - UNII:7355X3ROTS) Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide10 mg
    Phenylephrine Hydrochloride (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (Phenylephrine - UNII:1WS297W6MV) Phenylephrine Hydrochloride5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorORANGEScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize21mm
    FlavorImprint Code DQUIL
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:29485-2827-81 in 1 PACKAGE
    12 in 1 POUCH
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34101/01/2010
    Labeler - Mechanical Servants, Inc. (005530951)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Mechanical Servants, Inc.005530951RELABEL
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