ProductVicks DayQuil NyQuil Severe Cold and Flu combo
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE
Label structure20 sections
Indications and uses
temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: nasal congestion sinus congestion & pressure cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation cough to help you sleep minor aches & pains headache fever sore throat runny nose & sneezing reduces swelling of nasal passages temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
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 4 hrs children 6 to under 12 yrs 15 mL every 4 hrs children 4 to under 6 yrs do not use unless directed by a doctor children under 4 yrs do not use
Storage and handling
each 15 mL contains: sodium 14 mg Store at no greater than 25C and do not refrigerate.
temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
Warnings
WARNINGS SECTION
Liver warning
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
adult takes more than 4 doses (30 mL each) in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
child takes more than 4 doses (15 mL each) in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product
Allergy Alert:
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
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
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or is 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.
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 sleepy
Ask a doctor before use if you have
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
liver disease
heart disease
high blood pressure
thyroid disease
diabetes
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
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
taking sedatives or tranquilizers
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
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
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) 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 & for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
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 do not use unless directed by a doctor
children under 4 yrs do not use
Other information
STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION
each 15 mL contains: sodium 14 mg
Store at no greater than 25C and do not refrigerate.
temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.
Warnings
WARNINGS SECTION
Liver warning
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
adult takes more than 4 doses (30 mL each) in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
child takes more than 4 doses (15 mL each) in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product
Allergy Alert:
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
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
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or is 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.
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
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
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)
a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product,
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
do not use more than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) 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 & for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
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
STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION
each 15 mL contains: sodium 14 mg
Store at no greater than 25C and do not refrigerate.
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