Vicks DayQuil HOT REMEDY
Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr · Powder, For Solution · Oral
Active ingredient
Active Ingredients (in each Packet) Acetaminophen 500 mg Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg
Purpose
Purpose Headache, Fever, Sore Throat, Minor Aches & Pains Cough
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation sore throat headache minor aches & pains fever
Warnings
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. Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. 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. Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin Stop use and ask a doctor if pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present new symptoms occur cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. 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.
Do not use
Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. 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.
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present new symptoms occur cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children.
Directions
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
Other information
Other information
• each packet contains : potassium 10 mg
• phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 64 mg per dose
• do not exceed 25°C.
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients acesulfame potassium, aspartame, carboxymethylcellulose, citric acid, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor, sodium citrate, sucrose, tricalcium phosphate
Questions?
Questions? 1-800-362-1683
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Procter & Gamble Manufactura S de RL de CV (revised Oct 29, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Acetaminophen in 1 product
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in 1 product
Vicks DayQuil HOT REMEDY NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58933-552 | Acetaminophen 500 mg/5g; Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 20 mg/5g Powder, For Solution | Procter & Gamble Manufactura S de RL de CV | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Vicks DayQuil HOT REMEDY used for?
Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation sore throat headache minor aches & pains fever
Who makes Vicks DayQuil HOT REMEDY?
Vicks DayQuil HOT REMEDY is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Procter & Gamble Manufactura S de RL de CV.