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Vicks Formula 44 Custom Care Body Aches

Vicks® Formula 44® Custom Care™ Body Aches provides head, throat, and body pain relief for up to six hours.

Temporarily relieves: fever, minor aches and pains, head and body aches, minor sore throat pain, headache, and muscular pain


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  • Take only as recommended—see Overdose warning
  • Use dose cup or tablespoon (TBSP).
  • Do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours.
Adults and children 12 years and over1 TBSP (15 ml) every 6 hours
Children 4 to under 12 yearsAsk a doctor.
Children under 4 yearsDo not use.

Other Information
  • Each tablespoon contains sodium 26 mg.
  • Store at room temperature.

Questions? Call 1-800-342-6844.

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

  • More than 4 doses in 24 hours
  • With other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists more than two days, is accompanied or followed by a fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

Ask a doctor before use if you have:
  • Liver disease

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
  • Any new symptoms occur

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. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Tamper evident: Do not use if printed shrinkband is missing or broken.

Active Ingredients(Purpose)
Acetaminophen 650 mg(Pain reliever/fever reducer)

Inactive Ingredients
Acesulfame K, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor, high fructose corn syrup, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sucralose

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