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Vicks DayQuil Kids and Vicks NyQuil KidsFREE OF ARTIFICIAL DYES and SUGAR COLD and COUGH plus

Dosage form
KIT
Labeler
The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
Label updated
2025-12-01
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE · GUAIFENESIN
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Label information

Vicks® DayQuil™ Kids FREE OF ARTIFICIAL DYES & SUGAR COLD & COUGH + MUCUS, Liquid

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each 15 mL)

Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Guaifenesin 200 mg

Purpose

Cough suppressant
Expectorant

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

Do not use
  • 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
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • 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.

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 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  do not use unless directed by a doctor
 children under 4 yrs  do not use

Other information
  • each 15 mL contains:sodium 44 mg
  • store at no greater than 25°C
Inactive ingredients

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

Questions?

1-800-362-1683

Label information

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SHRINKBAND SEAL AROUND THE NECK IS BROKEN OR MISSING

Label information

MADE IN CANADA

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

Label information

Vicks ®NyQuil™ Kids FREE OF ARTIFICIAL DYES & SUGAR COLD & COUGH + RUNNY NOSE, Liquid

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each 15 mL)

Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine/Cough suppressant

Uses
  • temporarily relieves common cold symptoms:
  • cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation
  • cough to help you sleep
  • runny nose & sneezing

Warnings

Do not use
  • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
  • to make a child sleepy
Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • glaucoma
  • trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product
  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • 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.

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 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  do not use unless directed by a doctor
 children under 4 yrs  do not use

Other information
  • each 15 mL contains:sodium 44 mg
  • store at no greater than 25°C
Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, flavor, glycerin, polysorbate 20, propylene glycol, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose, water

Questions?

1-800-362-1683

Label information

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SHRINKBAND SEAL AROUND THE NECK IS BROKEN OR MISSING

Label information

MADE IN CANADA

DIST. BY: PROCTER & GAMBLE

CINCINNATI, OH 45202

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Convenience Pack

Vicks® DayQuil™ Kids FREE OF ARTIFICIAL DYES & SUGAR / Vicks® NyQuil™ Kids FREE OF ARTIFICIAL DYES & SUGAR
COLD & COUGH + Convenience Pack

TRUSTEDRELIEF

VICKS ®

VALUEPACK

Vicks ® DayQuil™ Kids FREE OF ARTIFICIAL DYES & SUGAR

COLD & COUGH + MUCUS

Guaifenesin, Dextromethorphan HBr

Chest Congestion,

Thins & Loosens Mucus

Cough

Non-Drowsy

Ages 6+

FREE OF ALCOHOL & ACETAMINOPHEN

Vicks ®NyQuil™ Kids FREE OF ARTIFICIAL DYES & SUGAR

COLD & COUGH + RUNNY NOSE

Diphenhydramine HCl

Sneezing,

Runny Nose,

Cough Nighttime Relief

Ages 6+

FREE OF ALCOHOL & ACETAMINOPHEN

2 BOTTLES - 1 DAYQUIL/1NYQUIL 6 FL OZ (177 mL) EACH; TOTAL 12 FL OZ (354 mL)

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DailyMed Set ID: 1a143600-24b0-75dc-e063-6394a90afb53 · Version 3
NDC: 84126-312