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Vicks Formula 44

Manufacturer
The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
Effective date
2021-06-11
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
1
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 22:43:38

Label at a glance#

ProductVicks Formula 44 VapoCool Sever Cough and Congestion
Active ingredientPHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, GUAIFENESIN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, ACETAMINOPHEN
Label structure10 sections

Indications and uses

temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: nasal congestion sinus congestion & pressure cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation minor aches & pains headache fever sore throat reduces swelling of nasal passages 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 bothersom...

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 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 81 mg do not exceed 25°C. Do not refrigerate.

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Drug Facts

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Acetaminophen 650 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

Guaifenesin 400 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Nasal decongestant

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
  • nasal congestion
  • sinus congestion & pressure
  • cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation
  • minor aches & pains
  • headache
  • fever
  • sore throat
  • reduces swelling of nasal passages
  • 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 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

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 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 sleep

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
  • a sodium-restricted diet

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 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

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 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 4 to under 12 yrs ask a doctor
children under 4 yrs do not use

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each 30 mL dose cup contains: sodium 81 mg
  • do not exceed 25°C. Do not refrigerate.

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

alcohol, citric acid, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Blue No. 1, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose

Questions?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-362-1683

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,
CINCINNATI OH 45202

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 236 mL Bottle Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

VICKS®

FORMULA 44™

VapoCOOL™


SEVERE COUGH & CONGESTION


Dextromethorphan HBr, Phenylephrine HCl,
Guaifenesin, Acetaminophen

•Cough
•Nasal Congestion
•Chest Congestion
•Pain & Headache


Alcohol 10%

8 FL OZ (236 ml)

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
69423-92369423-923-08

Ingredients#

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Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
ALCOHOL3K9958V90MIACT
CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE2968PHW8QPIACT
D&C YELLOW NO. 1035SW5USQ3GIACT
FD&C BLUE NO. 1H3R47K3TBDIACT
GLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXIACT
PROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3IACT
WATER059QF0KO0RIACT
SACCHARIN SODIUMSB8ZUX40TYIACT
SODIUM BENZOATEOJ245FE5EUIACT
SODIUM CHLORIDE451W47IQ8XIACT
SODIUM CITRATE1Q73Q2JULRIACT
SORBITOL506T60A25RIACT
SUCRALOSE96K6UQ3ZD4IACT
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE04JA59TNSJACTIB
GUAIFENESIN495W7451VQACTIB
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE9D2RTI9KYHACTIB
ACETAMINOPHEN362O9ITL9DACTIB

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spl set id: c483bb61-e884-1cbf-e053-2995a90ace83

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