Vicks Formula 44

Manufacturer
The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
Effective date
2025-10-02
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
11
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 01:15:38

Label at a glance#

ProductVicks Formula 44 VapoCool Cough and Chest Congestion
Active ingredientPHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, GUAIFENESIN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, ACETAMINOPHEN
Label structure19 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 store at no greater than 25°C and do not refrigerate

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

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Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each 30 mL)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Acetaminophen 650 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg
Guaifenesin 400 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

Purpose

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:

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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:

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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:

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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.

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)

• persistent or chronic cough such 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.

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
  • only use the dose cup provided
  • do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs
adults & children 12 yrs & over30 mL every 4 hrs
children 4 to under 12 yrsask a doctor
children under 4 yrsdo not use

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each 30 mL dose cup contains: sodium 81 mg
  • store at no greater than 25°C and 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?

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1-800-362-1683

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TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if printed shrinkband is broken or missing.

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DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,
CINCINNATI OH 45202

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 236 mL Bottle Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

VICKS®
FORMULA 44™ DM
VapoCOOL™
COUGH & CHEST CONGESTION
Acetaminophen, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl, Dextromethorphan HBr

Fever, Minor Aches & Pains

Chest Congestion, Loosens Mucus

Nasal Congestion, Sinus Pressure

Cough


Alcohol 10%
8 FL OZ (236 mL)

964964

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
1369842acetaminophen 325 MG / dextromethorphan HBr 10 MG / guaiFENesin 200 MG / phenylephrine HCl 5 MG in 15 mL Oral SolutionPSN11
1369842acetaminophen 21.7 MG/ML / dextromethorphan hydrobromide 0.667 MG/ML / guaifenesin 13.3 MG/ML / phenylephrine hydrochloride 0.333 MG/ML Oral SolutionSCD11
1369842acetaminophen 325 MG / dextromethorphan HBr 10 MG / guaifenesin 200 MG / phenylephrine HCl 5 MG per 15 ML Oral SolutionSY11
1369842acetaminophen 650 MG / dextromethorphan HBr 20 MG / guaifenesin 400 MG / phenylephrine HCl 10 MG per 30 ML Oral SolutionSY11
1369842APAP 21.7 MG/ML / Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 0.667 MG/ML / Guaifenesin 13.3 MG/ML / Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 0.333 MG/ML Oral SolutionSY11

DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#

Class, Version, Type table
ClassVersionTypeEffective
DEXTROMETHORPHAN Pharmacologic Class Indexing2Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20180813
GUAIFENESIN Pharmacologic Class Indexing1Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20211129
PHENYLEPHRINE Pharmacologic Class Indexing2Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20180813

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Product concept, Relation, Version table
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106ff02a-57e1-4c4c-a307-fd582ff4e311Product name120150212

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
69423-964-08Vicks Formula 44VapoCool Cough and Chest Congestion236 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTICSOLUTION23611

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Product NDCPackage NDC
69423-96469423-964-08

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