Label: VICKS DAYQUIL COLD AND FLU MULTI-SYMPTOM RELIEF- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, and phenylephrine hydrochloride liquid

  • NDC Code(s): 69423-980-04
  • Packager: The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated August 28, 2024

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    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredients (in each 15 mL)


    Acetaminophen 325 mg

    Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

    Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

  • Purpose

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Cough suppressant

    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
  • 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 aretaking 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.

  • Directions

    • take only as directed
    • only use the dose cup provided
    • do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs

    adults & children 12 yrs & over30 mL every 4 hrs
    children 6 to under 12 yrs15 mL every 4 hrs
    children 4 to under 6 yrsask a doctor
    children under 4 yrsdo not use

  • Other information

    • each 15 mL contains:sodium 46 mg
    store at no greater than 25°C and do not refrigerate

  • Inactive ingredients

    citric acid, FD&C Yellow No. 6, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum

  • Questions?

     1-800-362-1683

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    TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if printed shrinkband is broken or missing.

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    MADE IN CANADA

    DIST. BY

    PROCTER & GAMBLE, CINCINNATI, OH 45202

  • 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

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    VICKS DAYQUIL  COLD AND FLU MULTI-SYMPTOM RELIEF
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, and phenylephrine hydrochloride liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69423-980
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN325 mg  in 15 mL
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE10 mg  in 15 mL
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE5 mg  in 15 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 451W47IQ8X)  
    SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColororangeScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorAPRICOTImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69423-980-04118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product05/12/202206/15/2026
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01205/12/202206/15/2026
    Labeler - The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company (004238200)