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Vicks NyQuil HOT REMEDY Cold and Flu

ACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL

Standard Dose
Directions • take only as directed • do not exceed 6 doses per 24 hrs • Dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. of hot water and stir briskly; sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes • If using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water, stir briskly before and after heating. Do not overheat Age Dose Adults & children 12 yrs & over one packet (dose) every 4 hours Children under 12 yrs Do not use
Max Dose
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Primary Use
Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: minor aches & pains sore throat fever headache cough due to minor sore throat & bronchial irritation cough to help you sleep runny nose sneezing
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: minor aches & pains sore throat fever headache cough due to minor sore throat & bronchial irritation cough to help you sleep runny nose sneezing Dosage and administration Directions • take only as directed • do not exceed 6 doses per 24 hrs • Dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. of hot water and stir briskly; sip while hot.

Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes • If using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water, stir briskly before and after heating.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: minor aches & pains sore throat fever headache cough due to minor sore throat & bronchial irritation cough to help you sleep runny nose sneezing Dosage and administration Directions • take only as directed • do not exceed 6 doses per 24 hrs • Dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. of hot water and stir briskly; sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes • If using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water, stir briskly before and after heating. Do not overheat Age Dose Adults & children 12 yrs & over one packet (dose) every 4 hours Children under 12 yrs Do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 6 doses 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.

Monitoring

  • Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.
  • Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 6 doses 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.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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