Major Cold & Flu Daytime Relief - 16 Softgels (DayQuil)
- Compare to the active ingredients in Vicks DayQuil Cold & Flu LiquiCaps
- Antihistamine & Alcohol Free
- Non-drowsy
- 16 Softgel liquid-filled capsules
Ingredients
- Active:
- Acetaminophen - Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
- Dextromethorphan HBr - Cough Suppressant
- Phenylephrine HCL -Nasal Decongestant
- Inactive:
- FD&C Yellow #6, FD&C red #40, Gelatin, Glycerin, Lecithin, Light Mineral Oil, Mannitol, Polyethylene Glycol, Povidone, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sorbitan, Sorbitol, White Ink
Uses
- Temporarily relieves common cold and flu symptoms:
- Minor aches and pains
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Nasal congestion
- Fever
- Cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
FULL DESCRIPTION
Drug Facts
- Active Ingredients
- Acetaminophen 325 mg
- Purpose: Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
- Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
- Purpose: Cough Suppressant
- Phenylephrine HCL 5 mg
- Purpose: Nasal Decongestant
Warnings
- Liver Warning
- This product contains acetaminophen
- Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
- More than 4000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
- 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 MAOI, ask a doctor or a pharmacist before taking this product
- Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist Before Use if You Are
- Taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- When Using This Product
- Do not exceed recommended dosage
- Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If
- Pain, cough, or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
- Nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- 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
- Overdose Warning
- Taking more than the recommended dose can cause liver damage
- 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
- Do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning)
- Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours
- Adults and children 12 years and over:
- Take 2 softgels with water every 4 hours
- Swallow whole; do not crush, chew, or dissolve
- Children under 12 years:
- Do not use
- When using other Daytime or Nighttime products, carefully read each label to insure correct dosing
Other Information
- Store at between 15º - 30ºC (59º - 86ºF)
- Avoid excessive heat
Inactive Ingredients
- FD&C Yellow #6, FD&C red #40, Gelatin, Glycerin, Lecithin, Light Mineral Oil, Mannitol, Polyethylene Glycol, Povidone, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sorbitan, Sorbitol, White Ink
