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Vicks DayQuil and Vicks NyQuilELDERBERRY COLD and FLU

Dosage form
KIT
Labeler
The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
Label updated
2025-10-03
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN · DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE
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Label information

VICKS ®DayQuil™ ELDERBERRY COLD & FLU

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 & bronchial irritation
  • sore throat
  • headache
  • minor aches & 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
  • glaucoma
  • 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.

Label information

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  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 and do not refrigerate
Inactive ingredients

citric acid, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor (with elderberry), glycerin, propylene glycol, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, trisodium citrate dihydrate, 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

Label information

VICKS® NyQuil™ ELDERBERRY COLD & FLU

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each 15 mL)

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

  • 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 eah) 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
  • 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 dowsiness 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 get 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.

Label information

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   ask a doctor
children under 4 yrs  do not use 

Other information

• each 15 mL contains: sodium 13 mg
• store at no greater than 25⁰C  and do not refrigerate

Inactive ingredients

citric acid, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor (with elderberry), glycerin, propylene glycol, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, trisodium citrate dihydrate, 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 - Kit Carton

POWERFUL RELIEF

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Vicks DayQuil and NyQuil ELDERBERRY

COLD & FLU

Vicks DayQuil ELDERBERRY

COLD & FLU

THE DAYTIME, COUGHING, ACHING, SORE THROAT, FEVER, POWER THROUGH YOUR DAY, MEDICINE.

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr

Headache, Fever, Sore Throat,

Minor Aches & Pains

Cough

Vicks NyQuil ELDERBERRY

COLD & FLU

THE NIGHTTIME, SNIFFLING, SNEEZING, COUGHING, ACHING, FEVER, BEST SLEEP WITH A COLD, MEDICINE.

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Doxylamine succinate

Headache, Fever, Sore Throat, minor Aches & Pains

Sneezing, Runny Nose

Cough

2 BOTTLES - 12 FL OZ (354 mL) EACH; TOTAL 24 FL OZ (708 mL)

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DailyMed Set ID: 1b569c65-437c-1dbc-e063-6394a90a04aa · Version 2
NDC: 84126-309