Indications and uses
temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation sore throat headache minor aches & pains fever runny nose and sneezing
Vicks
- Manufacturer
- The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
- Effective date
- 2026-10-05
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 13
- Source
- daily-update
- Hydrated at
- 2026-10-09 01:01:36
Label at a glance#
ProductVicks DayQuil and Vicks NyQuil Cold and Flu
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE
Label structure19 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 6 hrs children 4 to under 12 yrs ask a doctor children under 4 yrs do not use
Storage and handling
each 30 mL contains: sodium 23 mg store at no greater than 25°C and do not refrigerateand do not refrigerate
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
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NyQuil Cold & Flu
Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each 30 mL)
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg
Doxylamine succinate 12.5 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/ fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Antihistamine
Uses
temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
- cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation
- sore throat
- headache
- minor aches & pains
- fever
- runny nose and sneezing
Warnings
Liver warning:
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 4 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
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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
- glaucoma
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
- trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- marked drowsiness may occur
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- pain 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
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.
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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 6 hrs |
| children 4 to under 12 yrs | ask a doctor |
| children under 4 yrs | do not use |
Other information
- each 30 mL contains: sodium 23 mg
- store at no greater than 25°C and do not refrigerateand do not refrigerate
Inactive ingredients
alcohol, citric acid, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Green No. 3, FD&C Yellow No. 6, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium,, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum
Questions?
1-800-362-1683
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Dist. by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati OH 45202
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DayQuil Cold & Flu
Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each 15 mL)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Phenylephrine HCI 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
- adults take more than 4 doses (30 mL each) in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
- child take more than 4 doses (15 mL each) in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
- 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 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.
When using this product,
do not use more than directed.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
- pain, nasal congestion or cough 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
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TAMPER EVIDENT:Do not use if printer shrinkband on bottle is broken or missing.
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Convenience Pack
POWERFUL
RELIEF
Day & Night Pack
VICKS®
DayQuil™
COLD & FLU
Acetaminophen,Phenylephrine HCl, Dextromethorphan HBr,
Headache, Fever, Sore Throat, Minor Aches & Pains
Nasal Congestion, Sinus Pressure
Cough
NyQuil™
COLD & FLU
Acetaminophen, Doxylamine Succinate, Dextromethorphan HBr
Headache, Fever, Sore Throat, Minor Aches & Pains
Sneezing, Runny Nose
Cough
Nighttime Relief
Alcohol 10%
2 BOTTLES – 1 DAYQUIL/1 NYQUIL 12 FL OZ (354 mL) EACH; TOTAL 24 FL OZ (708 mL)
DailyMed Product Concepts#
FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#
| NDC | Effective | Action | Document | Indexing SPL | Related label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37000-033-24 | 2021-02-12 | C162847 | 48780-1 | ba0f9c33-1e77-a910-e053-dadaa90a0b85 | Vicks ® DayQuil™ and Vicks ® NyQuil™ Cold & Flu Convenience Pack |
| 37000-033-24 | 2021-02-12 | C162847 | 48780-1 | ba0f9c33-1e77-a910-e053-dadaa90a0b85 | Vicks ® DayQuil™ and Vicks ® NyQuil™ Cold & Flu Convenience Pack |
| 37000-033-24 | 2021-01-29 | C162847 | 48780-1 | ba0f9c33-1e77-a910-e053-dadaa90a0b85 | Vicks ® DayQuil™ and Vicks ® NyQuil™ Cold & Flu Convenience Pack |
| 37000-033-24 | 2021-01-29 | C162847 | 48780-1 | ba0f9c33-1e77-a910-e053-dadaa90a0b85 | Vicks ® DayQuil™ and Vicks ® NyQuil™ Cold & Flu Convenience Pack |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Vicks DayQuil and Vicks NyQuil Cold and Flu
- Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, and Doxylamine Succinate
- VICKS DAYQUIL COLD AND FLU
- Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
- ACETAMINOPHEN
- DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
- DEXTROMETHORPHAN
- PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
- PHENYLEPHRINE
- CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE
- FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
- GLYCERIN
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL
- WATER
- SACCHARIN SODIUM
- SODIUM BENZOATE
- SODIUM CHLORIDE
- SODIUM CITRATE
- SORBITOL
- SUCRALOSE
- XANTHAN GUM
- VICKS NYQUIL COLD AND FLU
- Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, and Doxylamine Succinate
- DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE
- DOXYLAMINE
- ALCOHOL
- FD&C GREEN NO. 3
- D&C YELLOW NO. 10
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 37000-033 | 37000-033-24 |
| 69423-788 | 69423-788-12 |
| 69423-789 | 69423-789-12 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
Source Document#
Older Hydrated Versions#
| Version | Effective date | Source | Hydrated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2026-02-20 | full-release | 2026-06-01 01:46:47 |
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 Cold and Flu | ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | fc9a43d8-0359-9def-e053-6294a90a7e91 | 2026-06-23 | Warnings | 69423-788-12 69423-788 69423078812 |
| Vicks DayQuil and Vicks NyQuil Cold and Flu | ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, AND DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | 04dc3835-64be-d9e4-e063-6394a90a8599 | 2026-06-22 | Warnings | 69423-788-12 69423078812 |
| Vicks DayQuil and Vicks NyQuil Cold and Flu | ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, AND DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | 416c6674-e4aa-6375-e054-00144ff8d46c | 2026-02-20 | Warnings | 69423-788-12 37000-033-24 69423-789-12 37000-033 69423078812 69423078912 37000003324 416c6674-e4aa-6375-e054-00144ff8d46c |
| Vicks NyQuil Cold and Flu | ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, AND DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | fc9a6f7e-32c1-9ded-e053-6294a90a9dcc | 2025-12-03 | Warnings | 69423-789-12 69423-789 69423078912 |
Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#
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