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Vicks® DAY Flu Therapy Severe Cold & Flu


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Drug Facts


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Acetaminophen 500 mg Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg


Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Nasal decongestant


Uses

temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:

  • minor aches & pains
  • sore throat
  • fever
  • headache
  • cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation
  • cough to help you sleep
  • nasal congestion
  • sinus congestion & pressure
  • reduces swelling of nasal passages
  • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
  • promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage

Warnings


Liver warning:

This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 6 doses in 24 hours, 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
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • persostent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
  • trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland

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.

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

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.


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

AgeDose
adults & children 12 yrs & overone packet every 4 hrs
children under 12 yrsdo not use
  • take only as directed
  • do not exceed 6 doses per 24 hrs

Other information

  • each packet contains:potassium 10 mg
  • phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 64 mg per dose
  • do not exceed 25°C.

Inactive ingredients

acesulfame potassium, aspartame, carboxymethylcellulose, citric acid, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, flavors, sucrose, tribasic calcium phosphate


Questions?

1-800-362-1683


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Keep outer package for complete product information.

Tamper Evident: Do not use if inner sealed packet is torn or broken.


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MADE IN MEXICO

DIST. BY:

PROCTER & GAMBLE, CINCINNATI OH 45202