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Vicks DayQuil NyQuilHIGH BLOOD PRESSURE COLD and FLU

Dosage form
KIT
Labeler
The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
Label updated
2026-02-19
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN · DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE
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Label information

VICKS® DayQuil™ HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE COLD & FLU, LiquiCaps™

Drug Facts

DayQuil™ Cold & Flu

Active Ingredient (in each LiquiCap)

Acetaminophen 325 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Uses

temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:

• 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 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:

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
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • pain 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.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children.

Label information

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 8 LiquiCaps 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 no greater than 25°C (77°F)

Inactive ingredients

FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Yellow No. 6, gelatin, glycerin, lecithin, mica, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide, water

Questions?

1-800-362-1683

Label information

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS MISSING OR DAMAGED.

Label information

DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,

CINCINNATI OH 45202

Label information

VICKS® NyQuil™ HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE COLD & FLU, LiquiCaps™

Drug Facts

NyQuil™ Cold & Flu

Active Ingredient (in each LiquiCap)

Acetaminophen 325 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg

Purpose

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 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:

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

• 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
  • 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, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
Stop use and ask a doctor if

• pain 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,

ask a health professional before use.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children.

Label information

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 8 LiquiCaps 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 no greater than 25°C (77°F)

Inactive ingredients

D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Blue No. 1, gelatin, glycerin, lecithin, mica, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide, water

Questions?

1-800-362-1683

Label information

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS MISSING OR DAMAGED.

Label information

DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,

CINCINNATI OH 45202

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

MAX STRENGTH

EASY TO OPEN BOTTLE†

VICKS®

DayQuil™

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr

Headache, Fever, Sore Throat, Minor Aches & Pains

Cough

DECONGESTANT FREE

NyQuil™ HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE COLD & FLU

Acetaminophen, Doxylamine Succinate, Dextromethorphan HBr

Headache, Fever, Sore Throat, Minor Aches & Pains

Sneezing, Runny Nose

Cough

HBP

25% SMALLER*

24 DAYQUIL LIQUICAPS™ 24 NYQUIL LIQUICAPS™ 48 TOTAL LIQUICAPS™

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DailyMed Set ID: 03ae7b9a-cf91-0e8c-e063-6394a90aac08 · Version 8
NDC: 69423-805