Vicks Nyquil High Blood Pressure Cold and Flu
6.25 mg + 10 mg + 325 mg · Capsule, Liquid Filled
- Available without prescription
- Antihistamine
- Active substance
- Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hbr, Doxylamine Succinate
- 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 · 2025-11-06
Active ingredients (in each liquicap) Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Antihistamine
- 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
- runny nose & sneezing
From the official label · 2025-11-06 · 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 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
- 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
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Ask a doctor first if
liver disease glaucoma cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.
Ask a pharmacist first if
you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor/Pharmacist”.
Stop and get help if
pain 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.
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 8 Liquicaps 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 more than directed excitability may occur, especially in children marked drowsiness may occur
- avoid alcoholic drinks be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
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
store at no greater than 25°C (77°F)
Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.
What kind of medicine it is
Active ingredients (in each liquicap) Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Antihistamine
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.
Other ingredients
Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.
D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Blue No. 1, gelatin, glycerin, lecithin, mica, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide, water
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 Blue No. 1
Some people react to dyes such as tartrazine (Yellow 5) or carmine. - Sugar alcohols
sorbitol sorbitan solution
Sorbitol and similar can upset the stomach and matter with fructose intolerance. - Gelatin
gelatin
Animal-derived: matters for vegetarian, vegan, halal and kosher diets. - Soy
lecithin
Matters with a soy allergy. - Titanium dioxide
titanium dioxide
A whitening agent no longer allowed in food in the EU (E171).
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, Doxylamine Succinate |
| Used in | Breathing, airways, allergies and cough |
| Strength | 6.25 mg + 10 mg + 325 mg |
| Form | Capsule, Liquid Filled |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 24 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE |
| NDC | 69423-804 |
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.
- Capsule, Liquid Filled1 products
- 6.25 mg + 10 mg + 325 mg
- Liquid1 products
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.
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