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Vicks PainQuil and Vicks PainQuil PMLIQUICAPS PAIN RELIEVER

Dosage form
KIT
Labeler
The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
Label updated
2026-02-23
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN · DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL
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Label information

PainQuil Pain Reliever

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient (in each LiquiCap)

Acetaminophen 500 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever

Uses

for the temporary relief of minor 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 mor 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 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

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

• 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.

Label information

DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,

CINCINNATI OH 45202

Label information

PainQuil PM Liquicaps Pain Reliever + Nighttime Sleep-Aid

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each LiquiCap)

Acetaminophen 500 mg

Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever

Nighttime sleep-aid

Uses
  • 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 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.

Label information

DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,

CINCINNATI OH 45202

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

MAX STRENGTH

VALUE PACK

VICKS®

PainQuil™

LIQUICAPS

Vicks PainQuil LIQUICAPS PAIN RELIEVER

Acetaminophen

STARTS WORKING FAST

FOR RELIEF OF

ACHES | PAINS | HEADACHE | SORE THROAT

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 PAINQUIL LIQUICAPS™ 100 PAINQUIL PM LIQUICAPS™ 200 TOTAL LIQUICAPS™

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 4b829c72-349a-e52c-e063-6394a90aca8d · Version 1
NDC: 84126-377