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Fight back cold and flu season

Take care with the help of Vicks.



Temporarily relieves common cold and flu symptoms:

  • Nasal congestion
  • Cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
  • Sore throat
  • Headache
  • Minor aches and pains
  • Fever


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  • Take only as recommended—see Overdose warning.
  • Do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours.
Adults and children 12 years and over2 caplets with water every 4 hours
Children 4 to 12 yearsAsk a doctor.
Children under 4 yearsDo not use.

When using other DayQuil or NyQuil products, carefully read each label to insure correct dosing.

Other Information
  • Save carton for full directions and warnings.
  • Protect from heat and moisture.
  • Store at room temperature.

Questions? Call 1-800-251-3374.

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

  • More than 4 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
  • With other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product

Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, lasts for more than two days, occurs with or is followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, see a doctor promptly.

Do not use:
  • With any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using with other drugs if you are not sure.
  • 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
  • Thyroid disease
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • Trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
  • Cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • Persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema

When using this product, do not use more than directed.

Stop use and ask a doctor if:
  • You get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
  • Symptoms get worse or last 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, fever 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.

Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose can cause serious health problems. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults and for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Tamper evident: The package is safety sealed and child resistant. Use only if blisters are intact. If difficult to open, use scissors.

Active Ingredients (in each caplet)(Purpose)
Acetaminophen 325 mg(Pain reliever/fever reducer)
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg(Cough suppressant)
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg(Nasal decongestant)

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Inactive Ingredients
Ascorbic acid, FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake, magnesium stearate, mica, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, starch, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 caplets (for 12 years and above)
Amount Per 2 Caplets: Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 100 mg (167% DV)
Use according to Drug Facts for cold/flu symptom relief.

Other Ingredients
Acetaminophen, starch, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, dextromethorphan HBr, magnesium stearate, polyvinyl pyrrolidone; less than 2% of: phenylephrine HCI, yellow 6 aluminum lake, talc, titanium dioxide, polyvinly alcohol, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, mica


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