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Cough & Cold PM

Vicks® Custom Care™ Cough & Cold PM helps relieve pain and reduce fever due to colds.

Always read product labels and use only as directed.

Ingredients

MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS per 15 mL:
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 30 mg

NON-MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS:
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, acesulfame K, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor, high fructose corn syrup, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sucralose

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Uses

For temporary relief of cough/cold/flu symptoms:

  • Cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
  • Sneezing
  • Headache
  • Sore throat pain
  • Fever
  • Runny nose

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Warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: more than 4 doses in 24 hours, with other drugs containing acetaminophen, or 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product.

Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by a fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non-prescription). Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using with other drugs if you are not sure.

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.

Do not use to make a child sleep.

Ask a doctor before use if you have:

  • Glaucoma
  • Liver disease
  • Trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
  • Persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
  • Cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
  • Cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Centre right away.

KEEP THIS AND ALL DRUGS OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Child-resistant packaging: Squeeze both tabs while turning.

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Directions

Use dose cup or tablespoon (tbsp).

  • Adults 12 yrs. and over: 15 mL or 1 tbsp.
  • Children 6-11 yrs: Consult a doctor.
  • Children < 6 yrs: Do not use.
Repeat every 6 hours as needed. Do not exceed 4 doses per day.

When using other DayQuil® and NyQuil® products, carefully read each label to insure correct dosing.

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Other Information

  • Store at room temperature.
  • Avoid excessive heat.
Questions? Call 1-800-283-4879.

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