Vicks Formula 44 DM
Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr · Liquid · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each 30 mL) Acetaminophen 650 mg Dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg
Purpose
Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant
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 4 doses (30 mL each dose) 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 deparession, 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 a sodium-restricted diet Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin Stop use and ask a doctor if pain 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 headach 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 deparession, 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 a sodium-restricted diet
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 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 headach 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 only use the dose cup provided do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL per dose every 6 hrs children 4 to under 12 yrs ask a doctor children under 4 yrs do not use
Other information
Other information each 30 mL dose contains: sodium 85 mg store at no greater than 25ºC (77ºF) and do not refrigerate
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Green No. 3, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, flavor (with honey), glycerin, propylene glycol, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sorbitol, sucralose, trisodium citrate dihydrate, water, xanthan gum
Questions?
QUESTIONS? 1-800-362-1683
Label text from the FDA structured product label by The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company (revised Apr 10, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Acetaminophen in 1 product
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in 1 product
Vicks Formula 44 DM NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84126-379 | Acetaminophen 650 mg/30mL; Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 30 mg/30mL Liquid | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Vicks Formula 44 DM 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 Formula 44 DM?
Vicks Formula 44 DM is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company.