Vicks DayQuil INTENSE FLU
ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR
Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation sore throat headache minor aches and pains fever Dosage and administration Directions take only as directed only use the dose cup provided do not exceed 3 doses (30 mL each) per day (24 hrs) adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL every 6 hrs children 4 to under 6 yrs ask a doctor children under 4 yrs do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.
Severe liver damage may occur if you take • more than 3 doses (30 mL each) in 24 hrs, 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.
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Clinical summary
Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation sore throat headache minor aches and pains fever Dosage and administration Directions take only as directed only use the dose cup provided do not exceed 3 doses (30 mL each) per day (24 hrs) adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL every 6 hrs children 4 to under 6 yrs ask a doctor children under 4 yrs do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take • more than 3 doses (30 mL each) in 24 hrs, 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.
Monitoring
- • Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.
- • Severe liver damage may occur if you take • more than 3 doses (30 mL each) in 24 hrs, 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.
Interaction Notes
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