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Vicks DayQuil and Nyquil VapoCOOL SevereCOLD and FLU plus CONGESTION

Dosage form
KIT
Labeler
The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
Label updated
2025-10-02
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN · DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE · GUAIFENESIN · PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Label information

DayQuil™ VapoCOOL™ SEVERE COLD & FLU + CONGESTION

Active ingredients (in each caplet)

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 you take

  • more than 8 caplets 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.
  • 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
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 7 days
  • 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
  • do not exceed 8 caplets per 24 hrs
adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 caplets with water every 4 hrs
children 4 to under 12 yrs ask a doctor
children under 4 yrs do not use
Other information

each caplet contains:

  • sodium 4 mg
  • store at no greater than 25°C
Inactive ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake, flavor, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, sucralose, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions?

1-800-362-1683

Label information

NyQuil™ VapoCOOL™ SEVERE COLD & FLU + CONGESTION

Active ingredients (in each caplet)

Acetaminophen 325 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/Fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Antihistamine

Nasal decongestant

Uses

temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:

  • nasal congestion
  • sinus congestion & pressure
  • cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation
  • cough to help you sleep
  • minor aches & pains
  • headache
  • fever
  • sore throat
  • runny nose & sneezing •reduces swelling of nasal passages
  • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
  • promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
Warnings

Liver warning:

This product contains acetaminophen.

Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 8 caplets 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.
• 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
  • 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
  • do not use more than directed
  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • alcohol, sedatives & tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
  • pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
  • 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
  • do not exceed 8 caplets per 24 hrs

adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 caplets with water every 4 hrs
children 4 to under 12 yrs ask a doctor
children under 4 yrs do not use

Other information
  • store at no greater than 25°C
Inactive ingredients

crospovidone, D&C Yellow No. 10 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, sucralose, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions?

1-800-362-1683

Label information

TAMPER EVIDENT:This package is safety-sealed & child resistant. Use only if blisters are intact. If difficult to open, use scissors.

Label information

DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,
CINCINNATI, OH 45202.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Kit Carton

Vicks®

DayQuil™ VapoCOOL™ SEVERE COLD & FLU + CONGESTION

Acetaminophen, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl, Dextromethorphan HBr

Headache, Fever, Sore Throat, Minor Aches & Pains

Chest Congestion, Thins & Loosens Mucus

Nasal Congestion, Sinus Pressure

Cough

32 DAYQUIL COATED CAPLETS

NyQuil™ VapoCOOL™ SEVERE COLD & FLU + CONGESTION

Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine HCl, Doxylamine Succinate, Dextromethorphan HBr

Headache, Fever, Sore Throat, Minor Aches & Pains

Nasal Congestion, Sinus Pressure

Sneezing, Runny Nose

Cough

16 NYQUIL COATED CAPLETS

32 DAYQUIL COATED CAPLETS, 16 NYQUIL COATED CAPLETS: 48 TOTAL COATED CAPLETS

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NDC: 69423-988