VICKS

Manufacturer
The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | SPERA NEXUS INC
Effective date
2026-09-08
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
8
Source
daily-update
Hydrated at
2026-09-11 03:01:35

Label at a glance#

ProductVicks childrens Cough Congestion
Active ingredientDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, GUAIFENESIN
Label structure11 sections

Indications and uses

temporarily relieves common cold symptoms: nasal congestion cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.

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 7.5 mL every 4 hrs children under 4 yrs do not use

Storage and handling

each 15 mL contains: sodium 44 mg store at no greater than 25ºC.

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each 15 mL)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

Guaifenesin 200 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Nasal decongestant

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

temporarily relieves common cold symptoms:

  • nasal congestion
  • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

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

  • 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

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

When using this product, do not use more than directed.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
  • symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever
  • cough persists for more than 7 days, comes back or occurs with a fever, rash or persistent headache


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.

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 6 to under 12 yrs15 mL every 4 hrs
children 4 to under 6 yrs7.5 mL every 4 hrs
children under 4 yrsdo not use

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each 15 mL contains:sodium 44 mg
  • store at no greater than 25ºC.

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

anhydrous citric acid, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose

Questions?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-362-1683

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if printed safety seal under cap is missing or damaged.

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

DIST. BY: PROCTER & GAMBLE, CINCINNATI, OH 45202

Made in Canada

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 177 ml Bottle Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

VICKS ®

children's

Cough

Congestion

Non-Drowsy

Phenylephrine HCI - nasal decongestant
Dextromethorphan HBr - cough suppressant
Guaifenesin - expectorant

FREE of:

Artificial Dyes & Flavors,

High Fructose Corn Syrup & Alcohol

  • Cough
  • Chest congestion
  • Stuffy nose

Ages 4+

6 FL OZ (177 ml)

982982

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69423-98269423-982-06

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Vicks childrens Cough CongestionPHENYLEPHRINE HCL, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESINThe Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Companye2356457-9791-3710-e053-2995a90ad1402026-09-08WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 69423-982-06
ndc (product): 69423-982
ndc11 (package): 69423098206
spl id: 5afce721-d6c0-5bc6-e063-6294a90a03cd
spl set id: e2356457-9791-3710-e053-2995a90ad140
VICKS CHILDRENS COUGH CONGESTIONDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDEThe Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Companyf1d67797-c806-261d-e053-2a95a90a3c152026-03-26WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 69423-982-06
ndc11 (package): 69423098206

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