Vicks ® DayQuil™ VapoCool™ SEVERE COLD & FLU + CONGESTION

Manufacturer
The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
Effective date
2026-09-08
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
10
Source
daily-update
Hydrated at
2026-09-11 03:02:07

Label at a glance#

ProductVicks DayQuil VapoCOOL SEVERE COLD and FLU plus CONGESTION
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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 do not exceed 8 caplets per 24 hrs adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 caplets with water every 4 hrs children 4 to under 12 yrs ask a doctor children under 4 yrs do not use

Storage and handling

each caplet contains: sodium 4 mg store at no greater than 25°C

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

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Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each caplet)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Guaifenesin 200 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5mg

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 8 caplets 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:

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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

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  • 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

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,

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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
  • do not exceed 8 caplets per 24 hrs
adults & children 12 yrs & over2 caplets with water every 4 hrs
children 4 to under 12 yrsask a doctor
children under 4 yrsdo not use

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each caplet contains:sodium 4 mg
  • store at no greater than 25°C

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake, flavor, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, sucralose, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions?

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1-800-362-1683

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TAMPER EVIDENT: This package is safety-sealed & child resistant. Use only if blisters are intact. If difficult to open, use scissors.

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DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,
CINCINNATI OH 45202

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 24 Caplet Carton

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

VICKS ® DayQuil™ VapoCOOL™ SEVERE COLD & FLU + CONGESTION

Acetaminophen, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl, Dextromethorphan HBr

  • Headache, Fever, Sore Throat, Minor Aches & Pains
  • Chest Congestion, Thins & Loosens Mucus
  • Nasal Congestion, Sinus Pressure
  • Cough

24 COATED CAPLETS

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NDC Codes#

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Product NDCPackage NDC
69423-98769423-987-24

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Older Hydrated Versions#

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VersionEffective dateSourceHydrated
92025-10-02full-release2026-06-01 01:15:40

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ndc (package): 69423-987-24
ndc (product): 69423-987
ndc11 (package): 69423098724
spl id: 5afafeef-6087-c433-e063-6394a90a469a
spl set id: efb69cc1-a745-6efc-e053-2a95a90abdc9

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