Vicks Formula 44 Dm Painful Cough and Sore Throat
650 mg/30mL + 30 mg/30mL · Liquid
- Available without prescription
- Sigma-1 Agonist
- Active substance
- Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hbr
- Made by
- The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
- Source
- Official label
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 · 2026-04-10
Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant
- Cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation sore throat headache minor aches & pains fever
With any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).
All warnings ↓- 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
Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed
What it is for
temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
- cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation sore throat headache minor aches & pains fever
From the official label · 2026-04-10 · DailyMed
Do not take it if
- 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 deparession, 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 per dose every 6 hrs
- children 4 to under 12 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 cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, 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
pain 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 headach 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 you take more than 4 doses (30 mL each dose) 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).
- Ask a doctor before use
- if you have liver disease cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema a sodium-restricted diet
- Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use
- if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- Stop use and
- ask a doctor
- if pain 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 headach 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
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 30 mL dose contains:
- sodium 85 mg
- store at no greater than 25ºC (77ºF) 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
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.
Other ingredients
Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.
anhydrous citric acid, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Green No. 3, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, flavor (with honey), glycerin, propylene glycol, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sorbitol, sucralose, trisodium citrate dihydrate, water, 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 dyes
D&C Yellow No. 10; FD&C Green No. 3; FD&C Red No. 40; FD&C Yellow No. 6
Some people react to dyes such as tartrazine (Yellow 5) or carmine. - Sugars
flavor (with honey)
Relevant to diabetes and dental health. - Sugar alcohols
sorbitol
Sorbitol 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.
Details
| Made by | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hbr |
| Used in | Breathing, airways, allergies and cough |
| Strength | 650 mg/30mL + 30 mg/30mL |
| Form | Liquid |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 354 mL in 1 BOTTLE |
| NDC | 84126-379 |
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).
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