Indications and uses
temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation sore throat headache minor aches and 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 01:02:17
Label at a glance#
ProductVicks DayQuil INTENSE FLU
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
Label structure18 sections
Dosage and administration
take only as directed only use the dose cup provided do not exceed 3 doses (30 mL each) per day (24 hrs) adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL every 6 hrs children 4 to under 6 yrs ask a doctor children under 4 yrs do not use
Storage and handling
each 30 mL contains: sodium 24 mg store at no greater than 25ºC (77ºF) and do not refrigerate
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each 30 mL)
Acetaminophen 1000 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Uses
temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- sore throat
- headache
- minor aches and pains
- fever
Warnings
Liver warning:
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
• more than 3 doses (30 mL each) 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:
• 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
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
- a sodium-restricted diet
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- pain or cough get 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
These could be signs of a serious condition.
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
- take only as directed
- only use the dose cup provided
- do not exceed 3 doses (30 mL each) per day (24 hrs)
| adults & children 12 yrs & over | 30 mL every 6 hrs |
children 4 to under 6 yrs | ask a doctor |
| children under 4 yrs | do not use |
Other information
- each 30 mL contains: sodium 24 mg
- store at no greater than 25ºC (77ºF) and do not refrigerate
Inactive ingredients
alcohol, anhydrous citric acid, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, trisodium citrate dihydrate, water
Questions?
1-800-362-1683
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SHRINKBAND ON BOTTLE IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
DIST. BY:
PROCTER & GAMBLE
CINCINNATI, OH 45202
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 354 ml Bottle Label
VICKS ®
DayQuil™
INTENSE FLU
MULTI-SYMPTOM
Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr
Pain reliever/Fever reducer, Cough suppressant
BODY ACHES
FEVER
HEADACHE
SORE THROAT
COUGH
NEW FORMULA
Daytime Relief
Alcohol 10%
12 FL OZ (354 mL)
Product Linked Resources#
| Resource | Code type | Value | Equivalent identifiers | Source image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcode | EAN-13 | 0323900041875 | GTIN-13: 0323900041875 EAN-13: 0323900041875 GTIN-12: 323900041875 UPC-A: 323900041875 GTIN storage (14 digits): 00323900041875 | 356.jpg |
| Data code | Data Matrix | 21268816 | 356.jpg | |
| Data code | Data Matrix | 21273738 | 356.jpg |
DailyMed Product Concepts#
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Vicks DayQuil INTENSE FLU
- Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr
- ACETAMINOPHEN
- DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
- DEXTROMETHORPHAN
- GLYCERIN
- ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL
- FD&C RED NO. 40
- WATER
- SACCHARIN SODIUM
- SODIUM BENZOATE
- SORBITOL
- TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE
- SUCRALOSE
- ALCOHOL
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 84126-356 | 84126-356-12, 84126-356-08 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| ACETAMINOPHEN | 362O9ITL9D | ACTIB |
| DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE | 9D2RTI9KYH | ACTIB |
| GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | IACT |
| ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID | XF417D3PSL | IACT |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | IACT |
| FD&C RED NO. 40 | WZB9127XOA | IACT |
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
| SACCHARIN SODIUM | SB8ZUX40TY | IACT |
| SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | IACT |
| SORBITOL | 506T60A25R | IACT |
| TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE | B22547B95K | IACT |
| SUCRALOSE | 96K6UQ3ZD4 | IACT |
| ALCOHOL | 3K9958V90M | IACT |
Source Document#
Older Hydrated Versions#
| Version | Effective date | Source | Hydrated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2026-06-22 | monthly-update | 2026-07-17 21:35:14 |
| 2 | 2026-03-24 | full-release | 2026-06-01 01:51:17 |
openFDA label cross-check#
OpenFDA label data provides additional search and identifier links. DailyMed’s Structured Product Label is the canonical label on FDA.report. Matching records are deduplicated before they are shown below.
| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicks DayQuil INTENSE FLU | ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | 326ed27d-cbfa-5513-e063-6394a90a41bf | 2026-06-22 | Warnings | 84126-356-12 84126-356-08 84126-356 84126035612 84126035608 326ed27d-cbfa-5513-e063-6394a90a41bf |
| Vicks DayQuil and Vicks NyQuil INTENSE FLU | ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | 32bea3dc-9889-22dd-e063-6394a90afa1b | 2026-06-22 | Warnings | 84126-356-12 84126035612 |
Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#
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