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Vicks DayQuil Kids BERRY COLD and COUGH plus MUCUS

GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR

Standard Dose
Directions • 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
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses • temporarily relieves common cold symptoms: nasal congestion • sinus congestion & pressure cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation cough to help you sleep 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.
Summary

Indications and usage Uses • temporarily relieves common cold symptoms: nasal congestion • sinus congestion & pressure cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation cough to help you sleep 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.

Dosage and administration Directions • 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 Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use 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.

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Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses • temporarily relieves common cold symptoms: nasal congestion • sinus congestion & pressure cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation cough to help you sleep 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. Dosage and administration Directions • 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 Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use 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.

Monitoring

  • • Warnings Do not use 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.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.
Vicks DayQuil Kids BERRY COLD and COUGH plus MUCUS (GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR) | Drug Monograph | MedicHelpline