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Vicks DayQuil NyQuil HOT REMEDY RAPID RELIEF MULTI-SYMPTOMCold and Flu plus Congestion

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KIT
Labeler
Procter & Gamble Manufactura S de RL de CV
Label updated
2026-01-16
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN · DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE · PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Label information

Vicks® DayQuil™ HOT REMEDY RAPID RELIEF MULTI-SYMPTOM COLD & FLU + CONGESTION

Drug Facts

DayQuil™

Active Ingredient (in each Packet)

Acetaminophen 500 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Nasal decongestant

Uses

temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:

• minor aches & pains

• sore throat

• fever

• headache

• cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation

• cough to help you sleep

• nasal congestion

• sinus congestion & pressure

• 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 6 doses 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
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
  • trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
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.

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 6 doses per 24 hrs
  • Dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. of hot water and stir briskly; sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes
  • If using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water, stir briskly before and after heating. Do not overheat
Age Dose
adults & children 12 yrs & over one packet (dose) every 4 hours
children under 12 yrs do not use

Other information

• each packet contains: potassium 10 mg

• phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 64 mg per dose

• do not exceed 25°C.

Inactive ingredients:

acesulfame potassium, aspartame, carboxymethylcellulose, citric acid, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, flavors, sucrose, tribasic calcium phosphate

Questions?

1-800-362-1683

Label information

MADE IN MEXICO

DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,

CINCINNATI OH 45202

Label information

Vicks® NyQuil™ HOT REMEDY RAPID RELIEF MULTI-SYMPTOM COLD & FLU + CONGESTION

Drug Facts

NyQuil™

Active Ingredient (in each Packet)

Acetaminophen 650 mg

Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Antihistamine/Cough suppressant

Nasal decongestant

Uses

temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:

• minor aches & pains

• sore throat

• fever

• headache

• cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation

• cough to help you sleep

• nasal congestion

• sinus congestion & pressure

• reduces swelling of nasal passages

• temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose

• promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage

• runny nose

• sneezing

Warnings

Liver warning:

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

  • more than 6 doses 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.

• with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin.

• 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, or emphysema
  • trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
  • taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product

• Do not use more than directed

• excitability may occur especially in children

• marked drowsiness may occur

• alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

• avoid alcoholic drinks

• be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

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.

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 6 doses per 24 hrs
  • Dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. of hot water and stir briskly; sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes
  • If using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water, stir briskly before and after heating. Do not overheat
Age Dose
adults & children 12 yrs & over one packet (dose) every 4 hours 
children under 12 yrs  do not use

Other information

• each packet contains:potassium 10 mg

• phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 68 mg per dose

• do not exceed 25°C

Inactive ingredients

acesulfame potassium, aspartame, carboxymethylcellulose, citric acid, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, flavors, sucrose, tribasic calcium phosphate

Questions?

1-800-362-1683

Label information

Tamper Evident:Do not use if sachet is opened or torn

Label information

MADE IN MEXICO

DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,

CINCINNATI OH 45202

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 16 packet package

MAX STRENGTH

Vicks® DayQuil™ HOT REMEDY

RAPID RELIEF

MULTI-SYMPTOM

COLD & FLU + CONGESTION

Acetaminophen,Dextromethorphan HBr, Phenylephrine HCl

Headache, Fever, Sore Throat, Minor Aches & Pains

Nasal Congestion, Sinus Pressure

Cough

Non-Drowsy

Vicks® NyQuil™ HOT REMEDY

RAPID RELIEF

MULTI-SYMPTOM

COLD & FLU + CONGESTION

Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine HCl, Phenylephrine HCl

Headache, Fever, Sore Throat, Minor Aches & Pains

Sneezing, Runny Nose, Cough

Nasal Congestion, Sinus Pressure

Nighttime Relief

HONEY LEMON FLAVORED

10 DAYQUIL POWDER PACKETS; 6 NYQUIL POWDER PACKETS; 16 TOTAL POWDER PACKETS

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