Vicks ® DayQuil™ VapoCool™ SEVERE COLD & FLU + CONGESTION
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Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 325 mg Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Guaifenesin 200 mg Phenylephrine HCl 5mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/Fever reducer Cough suppressant Expectorant Nasal decongestant
Uses
- temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: nasal congestionsinus congestion & pressurecough due to minor throat & bronchial irritationminor aches & painsheadachefeversore throat
- reduces swelling of nasal passages
- temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
- promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.
Warnings
Liver warning:
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 8 caplets in 24 hrs, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Allergy Alert:
Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
- Skin reddening
- Blisters
- Rash
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 such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, 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
These could be signs of a serious condition.
- you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
- pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
- 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.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children.
OVERDOSAGE SECTION
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
| adults & children 12 yrs & over | 2 caplets with water every 4 hrs |
| children 4 to under 12 yrs | ask a doctor |
| children under 4 yrs | do not use |
- take only as directed
- do not exceed 8 caplets per 24 hrs
Other information
- each caplet contains:sodium 4 mg
- store at no greater than 25°C
Inactive ingredients
croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake, flavor, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, sucralose, talc, titanium dioxide
Questions?
1-800-362-1683
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TAMPER EVIDENT: This package is safety-sealed & child resistant. Use only if blisters are intact. If difficult to open, use scissors.
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DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE, CINCINNATI OH 45202