Vicks PainQuil and Vicks PainQuil PM LIQUICAPS PAIN RELIEVER

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 01:02:54

Label at a glance#

ProductVicks PainQuil and Vicks PainQuil PM LIQUICAPS PAIN RELIEVER
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL
Label structure37 sections

Indications and uses

for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with: • sore throat • headache • muscular aches • backache

Dosage and administration

• take only as directed • do not exceed 3 doses (2 LiquiCaps each) per day (24 hours) adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 LiquiCaps every 6 hours children under 12 yrs    ask a doctor

Storage and handling

store at no greater than 25°C (77°F)

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

PainQuil Pain Reliever

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient (in each LiquiCap)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Acetaminophen500 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with:

• sore throat • headache • muscular aches • backache

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Liver warning:

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

  • more than 3 doses (2 LiquiCaps each) in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or mor 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

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

  • 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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • liver disease

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • 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,

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

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

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

• take only as directed

• do not exceed 3 doses (2 LiquiCaps each) per day (24 hours)

adults & children 12 yrs & over2 LiquiCaps every 6 hours
children under 12 yrs   ask a doctor

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

store at no greater than 25°C (77°F)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

1,4 sorbitan, D&C Red No. 33, FD&C Blue No. 1, ferric oxide, gelatin, glycerin, mannitol, polyethylene glycol 400, polyethylene glycol 600, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, propylene glycol, sorbitol, titanium dioxide, water

Questions?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-877-881-5813

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS MISSING OR DAMAGED.

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,

CINCINNATI OH 45202

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

PainQuil PM Liquicaps Pain Reliever + Nighttime Sleep-Aid

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each LiquiCap)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Acetaminophen 500 mg

Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever

Nighttime sleep-aid

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • for the temporary relief of occasional minor aches and pains with accompanying sleeplessness.

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Liver warning:

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

  • more than 3 doses (2 LiquiCaps 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

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

  • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
  • for children under 12 years of age
  • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • liver disease
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • glaucoma
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
  • taking sedatives or tranquilizers

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

• 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

• Sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of serious underlying medical illness.

These could be signs of a serious condition.

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

  • avoid alcoholic beverages
  • drowsiness will occur
  • do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

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

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

• take only one dose (2 LiquiCaps) per day (24 hours)

adults & children 12 yrs & over2 LiquiCaps at bedtime
children under 12 yrsdo not use

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

store at no greater than 25°C (77°F)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

1,4 sorbitan, D&C Red No. 33, FD&C Blue No. 1, gelatin, glycerin, mannitol, polyethylene glycol 400, polyethylene glycol 600, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, propylene glycol, sorbitol, titanium dioxide, water

Questions?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-877-881-5813

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS MISSING OR DAMAGED.

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,

CINCINNATI OH 45202

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

MAX STRENGTH

VALUE PACK

VICKS®

PainQuil™

LIQUICAPS ™

Vicks PainQuil LIQUICAPS PAIN RELIEVER

Acetaminophen

STARTS WORKING FAST

FOR RELIEF OF

ACHES | PAINS | HEADACHE | SORE THROAT

Vicks PainQuil PM LIQUICAPS PAIN RELIEVER + NIGHTTIME SLEEP-AID

Acetaminophen,Diphenhydramine HCl

STARTS WORKING FAST

FOR RELIEF OF

ACHES | PAINS | HEADACHE | SORE THROAT

+ OCCASSIONAL SLEEPLESSNESS

100 PAINQUIL LIQUICAPS™ 100 PAINQUIL PM LIQUICAPS™ 200 TOTAL LIQUICAPS™

377377

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Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
84126-37784126-377-20
84126-37684126-376-01
84126-37584126-375-01

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Vicks PainQuil LIQUICAPS PAIN RELIEVERACETAMINOPHENThe Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company4b1b0e2a-0f58-c3b1-e063-6294a90aa1fb2026-02-26WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 84126-376-01
ndc (product): 84126-376
ndc11 (package): 84126037601
Vicks PainQuil and Vicks PainQuil PM LIQUICAPS PAIN RELIEVERACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCLThe Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company4b829c72-349a-e52c-e063-6394a90aca8d2026-02-23WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 84126-376-01
ndc (package): 84126-377-20
ndc (package): 84126-375-01
ndc (product): 84126-377
ndc11 (package): 84126037501
ndc11 (package): 84126037601
ndc11 (package): 84126037720
spl set id: 4b829c72-349a-e52c-e063-6394a90aca8d
Vicks PainQuil PM LIQUICAPS PAIN RELIEVER plus NIGHTTIME SLEEP-AIDACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCLThe Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company4b1ad683-9b5a-622f-e063-6294a90a475c2026-02-20WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 84126-375-01
ndc (product): 84126-375
ndc11 (package): 84126037501

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