Vicks DayQuil KidsCOLD and COUGH plus FEVER
- Dosage form
- LIQUID
- Labeler
- The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
- Label updated
- 2026-06-22
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- ACETAMINOPHEN · DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
Label information
Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each 15 mL)
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 and bronchial irritation
- sore throat
- headache
- minor aches and pains
- fever
Warnings
Liver warning:This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
- adult takes more than 4 doses (30 mL each) in 24 hrs, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
- child takes more than 4 doses (15 mL each) in 24 hrs, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
- taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- adult has 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 gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults)
- 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
only use 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 | ask a doctor |
| children under 4 yrs | do not use |
Other information
- each 15 mL contains: sodium 13 mg
- store at no greater than 25°C
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose, water, xanthan gum
Questions?
1-800-362-1683
Label information
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SHRINKBAND ON BOTTLE IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
Label information
DIST. BY:
PROCTER & GAMBLE
CINCINNATI, OH 45202
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 236 ml Bottle Label
VICKS ®
DayQuil™ Kids
COLD & COUGH + FEVER
Acetaminophen,
Dextromethorphan HBr
Fever, Sore Throat,
Minor Aches & Pains
Cough
AGES 6+
Non-Drowsy
8 FL OZ (236 mL)
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
DailyMed Set ID: 1a01b294-a5ee-ab35-e063-6394a90a4a1a · Version 4
NDC: 84126-304