Indications and uses
temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: nasal congestion cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation sore throat headache minor aches & pains fever
VICKS
- Manufacturer
- The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
- Effective date
- 2026-10-05
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 4
- Source
- daily-update
- Hydrated at
- 2026-10-07 01:02:16
Label at a glance#
ProductVicks DayQuil Cold and Flu Multi-Symptom Relief
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure12 sections
Dosage and administration
• 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
Storage and handling
• each 15 mL contains: sodium 46 mg • store at no greater than 25°C and do not refrigerate
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
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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
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you aretaking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
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.
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.
SPL UNCLASSIFIED 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
• 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 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
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if printed shrinkband is broken or missing.
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
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)
Product Linked Resources#
| Resource | Code type | Value | Equivalent identifiers | Source image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcode | EAN-13 | 0323900045132 | GTIN-13: 0323900045132 EAN-13: 0323900045132 GTIN-12: 323900045132 UPC-A: 323900045132 GTIN storage (14 digits): 00323900045132 | 315.jpg |
| Data code | Data Matrix | 21409505 | 315.jpg | |
| Data code | Data Matrix | 90268374 | 315.jpg |
DailyMed Product Concepts#
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Vicks DayQuil Cold and Flu Multi-Symptom Relief
- Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
- ACETAMINOPHEN
- DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
- DEXTROMETHORPHAN
- PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
- PHENYLEPHRINE
- CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE
- XANTHAN GUM
- FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
- GLYCERIN
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL
- WATER
- SACCHARIN SODIUM
- SODIUM BENZOATE
- SODIUM CHLORIDE
- SODIUM CITRATE
- SORBITOL
- SUCRALOSE
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 84126-315 | 84126-315-04 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| ACETAMINOPHEN | 362O9ITL9D | ACTIB |
| DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE | 9D2RTI9KYH | ACTIB |
| PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE | 04JA59TNSJ | ACTIB |
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | IACT |
| XANTHAN GUM | TTV12P4NEE | IACT |
| FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 | H77VEI93A8 | IACT |
| GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | IACT |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | IACT |
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
| SACCHARIN SODIUM | SB8ZUX40TY | IACT |
| SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | IACT |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE | 451W47IQ8X | IACT |
| SODIUM CITRATE | 1Q73Q2JULR | IACT |
| SORBITOL | 506T60A25R | IACT |
| SUCRALOSE | 96K6UQ3ZD4 | IACT |
Source Document#
Older Hydrated Versions#
| Version | Effective date | Source | Hydrated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2025-12-01 | full-release | 2026-06-01 01:18:41 |
openFDA label cross-check#
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44e9dc9d-7d4d-28fa-e063-6394a90a28dc | 1d5fee81-6509-0b87-e063-6394a90a3469 | 2025-12-01 | Warnings | 1d5fee81-6509-0b87-e063-6394a90a3469 |
Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#
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