Indications and uses
temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: nasal congestion cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation sore throat headache minor aches & pains fever
Vicks DayQuil and Vicks NyQuil
- Manufacturer
- The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
- Effective date
- 2022-10-18
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 3
- Source
- legacy-cache
- Hydrated at
- 2026-08-01 21:51:21
Label at a glance#
ProductVicks DayQuil and Vicks NyQuil Cold and Flu Multi-Symptom Relief/Cold and Flu Nighttime Relief
Active ingredientDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, ACETAMINOPHEN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE
Label structure18 sections
Dosage and administration
take only as directed do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 LiquiCaps with water every 4 hrs children 4 to under 12 yrs ask a doctor children under 4 yrs do not use
Storage and handling
store at room temperature
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
DayQuil Cold & Flu
Drug Facts
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
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 you take
- more than 8 LiquiCaps in 24 hrs, 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.
- 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, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
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 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
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
- take only as directed
- do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs
adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 LiquiCaps with water every 4 hrs
children 4 to under 12 yrs ask a doctor
children under 4 yrs do not use
Other information
- store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients
FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide
Questions?
1-800-362-1683
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
NyQuil Cold & Flu
Drug Facts
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg
Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
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 & sneezing
Warnings
Liver warning
This product contains acetaminophen.
Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 8 LiquiCaps in 24 hrs, 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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, & tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
- pain, nasal congestion, 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
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 4 doses per 24 hours
adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 LiquiCaps with water every 6 hrs
children 4 to under 12 yrs ask a doctor
children under 4 yrs do not use
Other information
- store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients
D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Blue No. 1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide
Questions?
1-800-362-1683
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,
CINCINNATI OH 45202
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 24 Capsule Kit Carton
VICKS ®
DayQuil™
COLD & FLU
Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine HCl,
Dextromethorphan HBr
- Headache, Fever, Sore Throat, Minor Aches & Pains
- Nasal Congestion
- Cough
Non-Drowsy
16 DayQuil LiquiCaps
NyQuil™
COLD & FLU
Nighttime Relief
Acetaminophen, Doxylamine Succinate,
Dextromethorphan HBr
- Headache, Fever, Sore Throat, Minor Aches & Pains
- Sneezing, Runny Nose
- Cough
8 NyQuil LiquiCaps: 24 Total Liquicaps
FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#
| NDC | Effective | Action | Document | Indexing SPL | Related label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37000-933-12 | 2021-06-08 | C162847 | 48780-1 | ba0f9c33-463b-a910-e053-dadaa90a0b85 | Vicks ® DayQuil ® and Vicks ® NyQuil ® Cold and Flu Multi-Symptom Relief/Cold and Flu Nighttime Relief |
| 37000-933-12 | 2021-01-29 | C162847 | 48780-1 | ba0f9c33-463b-a910-e053-dadaa90a0b85 | Vicks ® DayQuil ® and Vicks ® NyQuil ® Cold and Flu Multi-Symptom Relief/Cold and Flu Nighttime Relief |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Vicks DayQuil and Vicks NyQuil Cold and Flu Multi-Symptom Relief/Cold and Flu Nighttime Relief
- Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, and Doxylamine Succinate
- Vicks DayQuil Cold and Flu Multi-Symptom Relief
- Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
- WATER
- GELATIN
- DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
- DEXTROMETHORPHAN
- GLYCERIN
- TITANIUM DIOXIDE
- POVIDONE
- ACETAMINOPHEN
- PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
- PHENYLEPHRINE
- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL
- FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
- FOOD YELLOW 3 FREE ACID
- FD&C RED NO. 40
- Vicks NyQuil Cold and Flu Nighttime Relief
- Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, and Doxylamine Succinate
- FD&C BLUE NO. 1
- DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE
- DOXYLAMINE
- D&C YELLOW NO. 10
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 37000-933 | 37000-933-12, 37000-933-24, 37000-933-60, 37000-933-72, 37000-933-48 |
| 37000-558 | |
| 37000-557 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
Source Document#
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| fbc007aa-f588-e471-e053-6394a90ad910 | 8f12f56d-0c62-d4cb-e053-2995a90a3440 | 2023-05-15 | Warnings | 8f12f56d-0c62-d4cb-e053-2995a90a3440 |
Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#
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