DAYQUIL COLD & FLU LIQUID Dosage & Rx Info - MPR

Dayquil Cold & Flu Liquid Generic Name & Formulations

Legal Class

OTC

General Description

Acetaminophen 325mg, dextromethorphan HBr 10mg, phenylephrine HCl 5mg; per 15mL; liq; contains sodium 71mg/15mL.

Pharmacological Class

Analgesic + antitussive + sympathomimetic.

See Also

• DAYQUIL COLD & FLU

How Supplied

LiquiCaps—12, 20, 40, 60; Liq—6oz

Manufacturer

Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals

Dayquil Cold & Flu Liquid Indications

Indications

Nasal congestion, cough, sore throat, fever, headache, minor aches and pains.

Dayquil Cold & Flu Liquid Dosage and Administration

Adults and Children

<6yrs: not recommended. 6–11yrs: 15mL. ≥12yrs: 30mL. All: repeat every 4 hours; max 5 doses/24 hours (children) or 6 doses/24 hours (adults).

Dayquil Cold & Flu Liquid Contraindications

Contraindications

During or within 14 days of MAOIs. Concomitant other acetaminophen products.

Dayquil Cold & Flu Liquid Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Dayquil Cold & Flu Liquid Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Hepatic dysfunction. Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. GI or GU obstruction. Thyroid disease. Diabetes. Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers. Liquid: sodium-restricted diet.

Dayquil Cold & Flu Liquid Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Dayquil Cold & Flu Liquid Interactions

Interactions

See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. Increased risk of hepatotoxicity with ≥3 alcoholic drinks/day. β-blockers may increase the pressor effects of sympathomimetics. Antagonizes antihypertensives.

Dayquil Cold & Flu Liquid Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Nervousness, dizziness, insomnia, hepatotoxicity (overdosage).

Dayquil Cold & Flu Liquid Clinical Trials

See Literature

Dayquil Cold & Flu Liquid Note

Not Applicable

Dayquil Cold & Flu Liquid Patient Counseling

See Literature