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 runny nose and sneezing
Vicks NyQuil
- Manufacturer
- The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
- Effective date
- 2023-10-18
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 12
- Source
- legacy-cache
- Hydrated at
- 2026-08-01 21:23:55
Label at a glance#
ProductVicks NyQuil Cold and Flu Nighttime Relief
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE
Label structure10 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 dose cup contains: sodium 23 mg store at no greater than 25°C and do not refrigerate
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
| Active ingredients
(in each 30 mL dose cup) | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Acetaminophen 650 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer |
| Dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg | Cough suppressant |
| Doxylamine succinate 12.5 mg | Antihistamine |
Uses
temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- sore throat
- headache
- minor aches and 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
Sore throat warning
If sore throat is severe, lasts for more than 2 days, occurs with or is followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, see 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.
- to make a child sleep
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
- a sodium-restricted diet
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
- do not use more than directed
- 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.
Overdose warning
Taking more than the recommended dose can cause serious health problems. 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 dose cup contains: sodium 23 mg
- store at no greater than 25°C and do not refrigerate
Inactive ingredients
alcohol, citric acid, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Green No. 3, FD&C Yellow No. 6, flavor, high fructose corn syrup, PEG-40 stearate, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, xanthan gum
Questions?
1-800-362-1683
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Dist. by
Procter & Gamble,
Cincinnati OH 45202.
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 236 ml Bottle Label
VICKS ®
NyQuil ®
COLD & FLU
Nighttime Relief
Acetaminophen, Doxylamine, Dextromethorphan
Aches, Fever & Sore Throat
Sneezing, Runny Nose
Cough
Alcohol 10%
8 FL OZ (236 ml)
FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#
DailyMed Billing Units#
| Package NDC | Billing unit | Product NDC | DailyMed indexing SPL | SPL version | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37000-807-08 | ML - Milliliter | 37000-807 | 60cbaa2a-50d4-471b-bdd9-0f1298117471 | 1 | 2013-06-04 |
| 37000-807-12 | ML - Milliliter | 37000-807 | 7b8966fc-ec5b-4ab3-be30-0e53056917f3 | 1 | 2013-06-04 |
DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#
| Ingredient | Type | UNII | SPL version | Uploaded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaminophen | ACTIVE INGREDIENT | 362O9ITL9D | 5 | |
| Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide | ACTIVE INGREDIENT | 9D2RTI9KYH | 5 | |
| Doxylamine succinate | ACTIVE INGREDIENT | V9BI9B5YI2 | 5 | |
| Acetaminophen | ACTIVE MOIETY | 362O9ITL9D | 5 | |
| Dextromethorphan | ACTIVE MOIETY | 7355X3ROTS | 5 | |
| Doxylamine | ACTIVE MOIETY | 95QB77JKPL | 5 | |
| alcohol | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 3K9958V90M | 5 | |
| citric acid monohydrate | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 2968PHW8QP | 5 | |
| D&C Yellow No. 10 | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 35SW5USQ3G | 5 | |
| FD&C Green No. 3 | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 3P3ONR6O1S | 5 | |
| FD&C Yellow No. 6 | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | H77VEI93A8 | 5 | |
| high fructose corn syrup | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | XY6UN3QB6S | 5 | |
| PEG-40 stearate | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | ECU18C66Q7 | 5 | |
| polyethylene glycols | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 3WJQ0SDW1A | 5 | |
| povidones | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | FZ989GH94E | 5 | |
| propylene glycol | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 6DC9Q167V3 | 5 | |
| saccharin sodium | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | SB8ZUX40TY | 5 | |
| sodium benzoate | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | OJ245FE5EU | 5 | |
| sodium citrate | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 1Q73Q2JULR | 5 | |
| water | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 059QF0KO0R | 5 | |
| xanthan gum | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | TTV12P4NEE | 5 |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Vicks NyQuil Cold and Flu Nighttime Relief
- Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, and Doxylamine succinate
- ALCOHOL
- CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE
- D&C YELLOW NO. 10
- FD&C GREEN NO. 3
- FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
- HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP
- PEG-40 STEARATE
- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
- POVIDONE
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL
- WATER
- SACCHARIN SODIUM
- SODIUM BENZOATE
- SODIUM CITRATE
- XANTHAN GUM
- ACETAMINOPHEN
- DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
- DEXTROMETHORPHAN
- DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE
- DOXYLAMINE
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 37000-807 | 37000-807-08, 37000-807-12, 37000-807-24, 37000-807-36 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
Source Document#
Inactive ingredient matches#
Inactive Ingredient Database values describe FDA-listed use contexts. The match method and ambiguity count are shown because ingredient names, routes, and dosage forms are not always unique. Browse recovered IID releases and source provenance.
| DailyMed ingredient | IID ingredient | UNII | Dosage form / route | Potency | Maximum daily exposure | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| citric acid monohydrate | CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | INJECTION / INTRACARDIAC | 1.05 %w/v | ||
| propylene glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL | 1.7 mg | ||
| D&C Yellow No. 10 | D&C YELLOW NO. 10 | 35SW5USQ3G | CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL | 1 mg | ||
| povidones | POVIDONE | FZ989GH94E | TABLET, FILM COATED / ORAL | 240 mg | ||
| FD&C Yellow No. 6 | FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 | H77VEI93A8 | SOLUTION / RECTAL | 0.5 %w/v | ||
| FD&C Yellow No. 6 | FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 | H77VEI93A8 | TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL | 2 mg | ||
| citric acid monohydrate | CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | EMULSION / TOPICAL | 0.11 %w/w | ||
| citric acid monohydrate | CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | SUSPENSION / ORAL | 269 mg | ||
| D&C Yellow No. 10 | D&C YELLOW NO. 10 | 35SW5USQ3G | CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED / ORAL | 1.51 mg | ||
| alcohol | ALCOHOL | 3K9958V90M | SOLUTION, CONCENTRATE / ORAL | 150.68 mg/1ml | ||
| povidones | POVIDONE | FZ989GH94E | TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL | 101 mg | ||
| alcohol | ALCOHOL | 3K9958V90M | SOLUTION / OPHTHALMIC | 0.5 %w/v | ||
| propylene glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | SOLUTION / INTRAVENOUS | 5 %w/v | ||
| sodium benzoate | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | INJECTION / INTRAVENOUS | 864 mg | ||
| sodium benzoate | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | SPONGE / TOPICAL | NA | ||
| sodium benzoate | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | SYRUP / ORAL | 80 mg | ||
| citric acid monohydrate | CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | SOLUTION / TOPICAL | 17 mg | ||
| FD&C Green No. 3 | FD&C GREEN NO. 3 | 3P3ONR6O1S | CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL | 0.16 mg | ||
| alcohol | ALCOHOL | 3K9958V90M | JELLY / VAGINAL | NA | ||
| citric acid monohydrate | CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | INJECTION, SOLUTION / INTRAVENOUS | 396 mg | ||
| alcohol | ALCOHOL | 3K9958V90M | SOLUTION / RESPIRATORY (INHALATION) | 0.08 %w/v | ||
| propylene glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | CAPSULE, COATED / ORAL | 25 mg | ||
| povidones | POVIDONE | FZ989GH94E | DROPS / ORAL | NA | ||
| alcohol | ALCOHOL | 3K9958V90M | AEROSOL, METERED / NASAL | 70 mg | ||
| sodium benzoate | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | INJECTION, EMULSION / INTRAVENOUS | 0.1 %w/v | ||
| saccharin sodium | SACCHARIN SODIUM | SB8ZUX40TY | TABLET / ORAL | 43 mg | ||
| xanthan gum | XANTHAN GUM | TTV12P4NEE | SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL | 186.8 mg | ||
| FD&C Green No. 3 | FD&C GREEN NO. 3 | 3P3ONR6O1S | SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | 0.09 %w/w | ||
| alcohol | ALCOHOL | 3K9958V90M | TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL | NA | ||
| D&C Yellow No. 10 | D&C YELLOW NO. 10 | 35SW5USQ3G | CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL | 3 mg | ||
| FD&C Yellow No. 6 | FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 | H77VEI93A8 | CAPSULE / ORAL | 7 mg | ||
| citric acid monohydrate | CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL | 2 mg | ||
| propylene glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | CREAM / TOPICAL | 76000 mg | ||
| povidones | POVIDONE | FZ989GH94E | TABLET, FOR SUSPENSION / ORAL | 2 mg | ||
| propylene glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | AEROSOL, FOAM / VAGINAL | 6.4 %w/w | ||
| D&C Yellow No. 10 | D&C YELLOW NO. 10 | 35SW5USQ3G | GEL / DENTAL | NA | ||
| xanthan gum | XANTHAN GUM | TTV12P4NEE | TABLET, FILM COATED / ORAL | 0.08 mg | ||
| citric acid monohydrate | CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | INJECTION / INTRASYNOVIAL | ADJ PH | ||
| saccharin sodium | SACCHARIN SODIUM | SB8ZUX40TY | GEL / DENTAL | 0.3 %w/w | ||
| povidones | POVIDONE | FZ989GH94E | TABLET / ORAL | 216 mg | ||
| alcohol | ALCOHOL | 3K9958V90M | POWDER, FOR SOLUTION / TOPICAL | 40 %w/w | ||
| propylene glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL | 9 mg | ||
| xanthan gum | XANTHAN GUM | TTV12P4NEE | FILM, SOLUBLE / ORAL | 1 mg | ||
| alcohol | ALCOHOL | 3K9958V90M | SOLUTION / TRANSDERMAL | 49.37 %w/v | ||
| FD&C Yellow No. 6 | FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 | H77VEI93A8 | GEL / TOPICAL | NA | ||
| FD&C Yellow No. 6 | FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 | H77VEI93A8 | TABLET / BUCCAL | 1 mg | ||
| FD&C Yellow No. 6 | FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 | H77VEI93A8 | TABLET / ORAL | 60.02 mg | ||
| FD&C Yellow No. 6 | FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 | H77VEI93A8 | POWDER, FOR SOLUTION / ORAL | 40 mg | ||
| xanthan gum | XANTHAN GUM | TTV12P4NEE | SUSPENSION / ORAL | 360 mg | ||
| propylene glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | FILM, SOLUBLE / BUCCAL | 5 mg | ||
| xanthan gum | XANTHAN GUM | TTV12P4NEE | LOTION / TOPICAL | 0.3 %w/v | ||
| alcohol | ALCOHOL | 3K9958V90M | SUSPENSION / RECTAL | 0.35 %v/v | ||
| sodium benzoate | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | CAPSULE / ORAL | 8.5 mg | ||
| saccharin sodium | SACCHARIN SODIUM | SB8ZUX40TY | CONCENTRATE / ORAL | 6 mg | ||
| saccharin sodium | SACCHARIN SODIUM | SB8ZUX40TY | TABLET, FOR SUSPENSION / ORAL | 6 mg | ||
| citric acid monohydrate | CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | SOLUTION / BUCCAL | NA | ||
| xanthan gum | XANTHAN GUM | TTV12P4NEE | LOZENGE / ORAL | 1264 mg | ||
| FD&C Green No. 3 | FD&C GREEN NO. 3 | 3P3ONR6O1S | CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL | 5 mg | ||
| citric acid monohydrate | CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | INJECTION / INTRAMUSCULAR | 28 mg | ||
| FD&C Yellow No. 6 | FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 | H77VEI93A8 | CAPSULE, COATED PELLETS / ORAL | NA |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09aa3ed6-9db9-575c-e063-6294a90ad8ea | 640c43d7-798f-44ef-99ea-ba37019717b4 | 2023-11-08 | Warnings | 640c43d7-798f-44ef-99ea-ba37019717b4 |
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