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Vicks Formula 44 Custom Care Congestion

Vicks® Formula 44® Custom Care™ Congestion clears nasal congestion (stuffy nose or sinuses) due to colds, and relieves sinus pressure to restore freer breathing.

  • Temporary relief of cold symptoms in adults and children 6 years of age and up, including:
    • Nasal congestion


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  • Use dose cup, teaspoon (tsp), or tablespoon (TBSP).
  • Do not exceed 6 doses per 24 hours.
Adults and children 12 years and over1 TBSP (15 ml) every 4 hours
Children 6 to under 12 years1-1/2 tsp (7-1/2 ml) every 4 hours
Children 4 to under 6 yearsAsk a doctor.
Children under 4 yearsDo not use.

Other Information
  • Each tablespoon contains sodium 37 mg.
  • Store at room temperature.

Questions? Call 1-800-342-6844.

Do not use 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:

  • Heart disease
  • Thyroid disease
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • Cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • Cough that lasts or is chronic that occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
  • Trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
  • A sodium-restricted diet

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

Stop use and ask a doctor if:
  • You get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
  • Symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
  • Cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache

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. If case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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

Active Ingredients (in each 15 ml tablespoon)(Purpose)
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg(Cough suppressant)
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg(Nasal decongestant)

Inactive Ingredients
Acesulfame K, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor, glycerin, liquid sugar, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sorbitol


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