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Vicks PainQuilLIQUICAPS PAIN RELIEVER

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
Label updated
2026-02-26
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN
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Active ingredient (in each LiquiCap)

Acetaminophen 500 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever

Uses

for the temporary relief of ninor aches and pains associated with:

• sore throat

• headache

• muscular aches

• backache

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.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• liver disease

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 10 days
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• redness or swelling is present
• new symptoms occur
These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

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 3 doses (2 LiquiCaps each) per day (24 hours)

 adults & children 12 yrs & over  2 LiquiCaps every 6 hours
 children under 12 yrs  ask a doctor

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, ferric oxide, 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™

LIQUICAPS

PAIN RELIEVER

Acetaminophen

STARTS WORKING FAST

FOR RELIEF OF

ACHES | PAINS | HEADACHE | SORE THROAT

100 LIQUICAPS™

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 4b1b0e2a-0f58-c3b1-e063-6294a90aa1fb · Version 3
NDC: 84126-376