VICKS NYQUIL KIDS COLD AND COUGH PLUS FEVER- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, doxylamine succinate liquid
The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
----------
Active ingredients (in each 15 mL)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Antihistamine
Uses
temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
• cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation
• sore throat • headache • minor aches & pains • fever
• runny nose & sneezing
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.
- to make a child sleepy
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- 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 sedatives or tranquilizers
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
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
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.
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 & 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 |
Other information
-
each 15 mL contains:sodium 13 mg
- store at no greater than 25°C
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose, water, xanthan gum
Questions?
1-800-362-1683
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SHRINKBAND ON BOTTLE IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
DIST. BY:
PROCTER & GAMBLE
CINCINNATI, OH 45202
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 236 ml Bottle Label
VICKS
®
NyQuil ™
Kids
COLD & COUGH
+ FEVER
Acetaminophen, Doxylamine Succinate, Dextromethorphan HBr
Fever, Sore Throat, Minor Aches & Pains
Sneezing, Runny Nose
Cough
AGES 6+
Nighttime Relief
8 FL OZ (236 mL)
![305](/dailymed/image.cfm?name=305.jpg&id=789510)