VICKS DAYQUIL AND NYQUIL VAPOCOOL SEVERE COLD AND FLU PLUS CONGESTION- acetaminophen, phenylephrine hydrochloride, and doxylamin

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D), PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV), DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS), GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ)

Available from:

The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

- 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 - 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. - liver disease - heart disease - high blood

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

VICKS DAYQUIL AND NYQUIL VAPOCOOL SEVERE COLD AND FLU PLUS
CONGESTION- ACETAMINOPHEN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, AND DOXYLAMINE
SUCCINATE
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
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VICKS ® DAYQUIL™ & NYQUIL™ VAPOCOOL SEVERE COLD & FLU +
CONGESTION,
COATED CAPLETS
DayQuil™ VapoCOOL™ SEVERE COLD & FLU + CONGESTION
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH CAPLET)
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 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for
this product
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.