Medicine guide

Vicks Dayquil Severe Cold and Flu

325 mg/15mL + 10 mg/15mL + 200 mg/15mL + 5 mg/15mL · Solution

  • Available without prescription
  • Expectorant
Made by
The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

At a glance

Quoted from the official label · 2026-06-29

What it is

Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Expectorant Nasal decongestant

Used for
  • 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…
How to take it

Adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL every 4 hrs

Full directions ↓
Do not take it if

With any drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).

All warnings ↓
Good to know
  • Sold without a prescription
  • FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
88other products contain Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin, and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride — compare makers, forms and strengths

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What it is for

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.

From the official label · 2026-06-29 · DailyMed

Do not take it if

  • with any 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.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.

How to take it

These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.

  • take only as directed only use the dose cup provided
  • do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs
  • adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL every 4 hrs
  • children 6 to under 12 yrs 15 mL every 4 hrs
  • children 4 to under 6 yrs
  • ask a doctor
  • children under 4 yrs
  • do not use

Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.

Ask a doctor first if

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 a sodium-restricted diet

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.

Ask a pharmacist first if

you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor/Pharmacist”.

Stop and get help if

  • you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults) 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.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.

Other warnings

  • Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
  • adult takes more than 4 doses (30 mL each) in 24 hrs, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
  • child takes more than 4 doses (15 mL each) in 24 hrs, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
  • taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • adult has 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 more than directed.

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.

If you take too much

In an emergency, call your local emergency number or a poison control centre.

  • 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.

Quoted from the official label, section “Overdosage”.

How to store it

each 15 mL contains: sodium 47 mg store at no greater than 25ºC and do not refrigerate

Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.

What kind of medicine it is

Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Expectorant Nasal decongestant

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.

Other ingredients

Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.

citric acid, FD&C Yellow No. 6, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum

Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.

Questions about this product

1-800-362-1683

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.

Ingredients people check for

Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.

  • Colour dyesFD&C Yellow No. 6Some people react to dyes such as tartrazine (Yellow 5) or carmine.
  • Sugar alcoholssorbitolSorbitol and similar can upset the stomach and matter with fructose intolerance.

Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.

Every version of this medicine (2)

The same active substance, strength and kind of form, from every company that sells it — with what each label lists.

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Details

Made byThe Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
Active substanceAcetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin, and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
Used inBreathing, airways, allergies and cough
Strength325 mg/15mL + 10 mg/15mL + 200 mg/15mL + 5 mg/15mL
FormSolution
RouteOral
Packs30 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC · 4 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 PACKAGE / 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
NDC37000-810

Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).

Other strengths and forms

2 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.

Same active substance

These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.