Medicine guide

Vicks Nyquil Sinus Pain and Headache

325 mg/15mL + 6.25 mg/15mL · Liquid

  • Available without prescription
  • Antihistamine
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 · 2026-06-22

What it is

Pain reliever/fever reducer Antihistamine

Used for
  • Sore throat headache minor aches & pains fever runny nose & sneezing
How to take it

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

Full directions ↓
Do not take it if

With any other 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

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:

  • sore throat headache minor aches & pains fever runny nose & sneezing

From the official label · 2026-06-22 · 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.

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 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 glaucoma a breathing problem or chronic bronchitis or emphysema trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland a sodium-restricted diet

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 gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 10 days (adults) fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present new symptoms occur 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.
  • 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

  • each 15 mL contains:
  • sodium 44 mg
  • store at no greater than 25°C (77°F) and do not refrigerate

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

What kind of medicine it is

Pain reliever/fever reducer Antihistamine

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, FD&C Blue No, 1, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor, 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 dyesFD&C Red No. 40Some 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.

Details

Made byThe Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
Active substanceAcetaminophen, Doxylamine Succinate
Used inBreathing, airways, allergies and cough
Strength325 mg/15mL + 6.25 mg/15mL
FormLiquid
RouteOral
Packs236 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
NDC84126-374

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).