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Label: VICKS DAYQUIL SEVERE COLD AND FLU- acetaminophen, phenylephine hcl, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, and guaifenesin capsule, liquid filled
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  • NDC Code(s): 37000-517-02, 37000-517-08, 37000-517-16, 37000-517-24
  • Packager: The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredients (in each LiquiCap)

    Acetaminophen 325 mg

    Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

    Guaifenesin 200 mg

    Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

    Purpose

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Cough suppressant

    Expectorant

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses
    • temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
    • nasal congestion
    • sinus congestion & pressure
    • cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation
    • minor aches & pains
    • headache
    • fever
    • sore throat
    • reduces swelling of nasal passages
    • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
    • promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
    • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.
  • Warnings

    Liver warning:

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

    • more than 8 LiquiCaps 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

    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 an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • liver disease
    • heart disease
    • high blood pressure
    • thyroid disease
    • diabetes
    • trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
    • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
    • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

    taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

    When using this product, do not use more than directed

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
    • pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts 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 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.

    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
    • take only as directed
    • do not exceed 8 LiquiCaps per 24 hrs
     adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 LiquiCaps with water every 4 hrs
     children 4 to under 12 yrs ask a doctor
     children under 4 yrs do not use
  • Other information
    • store at no greater than 25ºC
  • Inactive ingredients

    ascorbic acid, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, gelatin, glycerin, mannitol, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, shellac, simethicone, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide, water

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    TAMPER EVIDENT: This package is safety-sealed & child resistant. Use only if blisters are intact. If difficult to open, use scissors.

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Made in Canada

    DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE, CINCINNATI OH 45202

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 24 LiquiCapd Carton

    MAX

    STRENGTH

    VICKS®

    DayQuil

    SEVERE

    COLD & FLU

    Acetaminophen, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl, Dextromethorphan HBr

    Headache, Fever, Sore Throat, Minor Aches & Pains Chest Congestion, Thins & Loosens Mucus Nasal Congestion, Sinus Pressure Cough

    Non-Drowsy

    24 LIQUICAPS™

    517

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    VICKS DAYQUIL SEVERE  COLD AND FLU acetaminophen, phenylephine hcl, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, and guaifenesin capsule, liquid filled
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:37000-517
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE5 mg
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN325 mg
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE10 mg
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN200 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)  
    SORBITAN (UNII: 6O92ICV9RU)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    ASCORBIC ACID (UNII: PQ6CK8PD0R)  
    SHELLAC (UNII: 46N107B71O)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    DIMETHICONE (UNII: 92RU3N3Y1O)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColororangeScoreno score
    ShapeBULLETSize16mm
    FlavorImprint Code DS
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:37000-517-242 in 1 CARTON07/10/2018
    112 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:37000-517-162 in 1 CARTON07/10/2018
    28 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    3NDC:37000-517-081 in 1 CARTON07/01/2019
    38 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    4NDC:37000-517-022 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/01/2021
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01207/10/2018
    Labeler - The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company (004238200)
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VICKS DAYQUIL SEVERE COLD AND FLU- acetaminophen, phenylephine hcl, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, and guaifenesin capsule, liquid filled

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