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Vicks DayQuil Severe Cold and Flu

Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
Label updated
2026-06-29
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN · DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · GUAIFENESIN · PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each 15 mL)

Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Guaifenesin 200 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Nasal decongestant

Uses
  • temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
    • nasal congestion
    • sinus congestion & pressure
    • cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation
    • minor aches & pains
    • headache
    • fever
    • sore throat
    • reduces swelling of nasal passages
    • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
    • promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
    • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.
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 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
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
  • a sodium-restricted diet
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.

When using this product,

do not use more than directed.

Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
  • pain, nasal congestion, 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.
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 47 mg
  • store at no greater than 25ºC and do not refrigerate
Inactive ingredients

citric acid, FD&C Yellow No. 6, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum

Questions?

1-800-362-1683

Label information

TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if printed shrinkband is broken or missing.

Label information

DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE, CINCINNATI, OH 45202

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 354 ml Bottle Label

VICKS®

DayQuil™

SEVERE

COLD & FLU

Acetaminophen, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl, Dextromethorphan HBr

Headache, Fever, Sore Throat, Minor Aches & Pains

Chest Congestion, Thins & Loosens Mucus

Nasal Congestion, Sinus Pressure

Cough

Non-Drowsy

Alcohol Free

12 FL OZ (354 ml)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 5bbe271e-0344-4926-991c-3115756b908e · Version 17
NDC: 37000-810