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Vicks PainQuil PMLIQUICAPS PAIN RELIEVER plus NIGHTTIME SLEEP-AID

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
Label updated
2026-02-20
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN · DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each LiquiCap)

Acetaminophen 500 mg
Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever

Nighttime sleep-aid

Use
  • for the temporary relief of occasional minor aches and pains with accompanying sleeplessness.
Warnings

Liver warning:

This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 3 doses (2 LiquiCaps each) 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.
  • for children under 12 years of age
  • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • liver disease
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • glaucoma
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
  • taking sedatives or tranquilizers
Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • redness or swelling is present
  • new symptoms occur
  • Sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of serious underlying medical illness.

These could be signs of a serious condition.

When using this product
  • avoid alcoholic beverages
  • drowsiness will occur
  • do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery
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 one dose (2 LiquiCaps) per day (24 hours)
adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 LiquiCaps at bedtime
children under 12 yrs do not use

Other information

store at no greater than 25°C (77°F)

Inactive ingredients

1,4 sorbitan, D&C Red No. 33, FD&C Blue No. 1, gelatin, glycerin, mannitol, polyethylene glycol 400, polyethylene glycol 600, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, propylene glycol, sorbitol, titanium dioxide, water

Questions?

1-877-881-5813

Label information

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

‡Maximum strength dose of active ingredients per dosing interval, only use as directed.

Label information

DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,

CINCINNATI, OH 45202

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 LiquiCaps™

MAX STRENGTH‡

VICKS®

PainQuil™ PM

LIQUICAPS™

PAIN RELIEVER 

+ NIGHTTIME SLEEP-AID

Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine HCl

STARTS WORKING FAST

FOR RELIEF OF:

ACHES | PAINS | HEADACHE | SORE THROAT | 

+ OCCASSIONAL SLEEPLESSNESS

100 LIQUICAPS™

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 4b1ad683-9b5a-622f-e063-6294a90a475c · Version 2
NDC: 84126-375