Indications and uses
for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with: sore throat headache muscular aches backache
Vicks
- Manufacturer
- The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
- Effective date
- 2026-10-05
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 2
- Source
- daily-update
- Hydrated at
- 2026-10-07 01:02:18
Label at a glance#
ProductVicks PainQuil PAIN RELIEVER
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN
Label structure12 sections
Dosage and administration
take only as directed do not exceed 3 doses (30 mL each) per day (24 hours) only use the dose cup provided adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL every 6 hours children under 12 yrs ask a doctor
Storage and handling
each 30 mL dose contains: sodium 21 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 ingredient (in each 30 mL)
Acetaminophen 1000 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever
Uses
for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with:
- sore throat
- headache
- muscular aches
- backache
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 3 doses (30 mL each) 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: • 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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- liver disease
- 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 gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur.
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
- do not exceed 3 doses (30 mL each) per day (24 hours)
- only use the dose cup provided
| adults & children 12 yrs & over | 30 mL every 6 hours |
| children under 12 yrs | ask a doctor |
Other information
- each 30 mL dose contains: sodium 21 mg
- store at no greater than 25ºC (77ºF) and do not refrigerate
Inactive ingredients
alcohol, anhydrous citric acid, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Green No. 3, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose, water
QUESTIONS?
1-877-881-5813
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 - 354 ml bottle
VICKS ®
PainQuil™
PAIN RELIEVER
Acetaminophen
STARTS WORKING FAST
FOR RELIEF OF:
ACHES | PAINS
HEADACHE | SORE THROAT
HONEY FLAVORED
Alcohol 10%
12 FL OZ (354 ml)
Product Linked Resources#
| Resource | Code type | Value | Equivalent identifiers | Source image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcode | EAN-13 | 0030772206683 | GTIN-13: 0030772206683 EAN-13: 0030772206683 GTIN-12: 030772206683 UPC-A: 030772206683 GTIN storage (14 digits): 00030772206683 | 349.jpg |
| Data code | Data Matrix | 21291967 | 349.jpg | |
| Data code | Data Matrix | 21296740 | 349.jpg |
DailyMed Product Concepts#
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Vicks PainQuil PAIN RELIEVER
- Acetaminophen
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL
- ALCOHOL
- D&C YELLOW NO. 10
- FD&C GREEN NO. 3
- FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
- GLYCERIN
- SACCHARIN SODIUM
- ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID
- WATER
- TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE
- FD&C RED NO. 40
- SODIUM BENZOATE
- SORBITOL
- SUCRALOSE
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 84126-349 | 84126-349-12 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| ACETAMINOPHEN | 362O9ITL9D | ACTIB |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | IACT |
| ALCOHOL | 3K9958V90M | IACT |
| D&C YELLOW NO. 10 | 35SW5USQ3G | IACT |
| FD&C GREEN NO. 3 | 3P3ONR6O1S | IACT |
| FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 | H77VEI93A8 | IACT |
| GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | IACT |
| SACCHARIN SODIUM | SB8ZUX40TY | IACT |
| ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID | XF417D3PSL | IACT |
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
| TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE | B22547B95K | IACT |
| FD&C RED NO. 40 | WZB9127XOA | IACT |
| SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | IACT |
| SORBITOL | 506T60A25R | IACT |
| SUCRALOSE | 96K6UQ3ZD4 | IACT |
Source Document#
Older Hydrated Versions#
| Version | Effective date | Source | Hydrated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-04-11 | full-release | 2026-06-01 01:00:25 |
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32841eaa-87cf-5f23-e063-6294a90a9118 | 32841eaa-87ce-5f23-e063-6294a90a9118 | 2025-04-11 | Warnings | 32841eaa-87ce-5f23-e063-6294a90a9118 |
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