Vicks PainQuil and Vicks PainQuil PM
Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine HCl · Kit · Oral
Active ingredient
Active Ingredient (in each LiquiCap) Acetaminophen 500 mg Purpose Pain reliever Active ingredients (in each LiquiCap) Acetaminophen 500 mg Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg
Purpose
Purpose Pain reliever Purpose Pain reliever Nighttime sleep-aid
Uses
Uses for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with:
• sore throat
• headache
• muscular aches
• backache Uses for the temporary relief of occasional minor aches and pains with accompanying sleeplessness.
Warnings
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 3 doses (2 LiquiCaps each) in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or mor 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. Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 3 doses (2 LiquiCaps each) 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
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. 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. for children under 12 years of age with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
When using this product avoid alcoholic beverages drowsiness will occur do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present new symptoms occur These could be signs of a serious condition. Stop use and ask a doctor if
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• redness or swelling is present
• new symptoms occur
• Sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of serious underlying medical illness. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. Keep out of reach of children.
Directions
Directions
• take only as directed
• do not exceed 3 doses (2 LiquiCaps each) per day (24 hours) adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 LiquiCaps every 6 hours children under 12 yrs ask a doctor Directions
• take only one dose (2 LiquiCaps) per day (24 hours) adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 LiquiCaps at bedtime children under 12 yrs do not use
Other information
Other information store at no greater than 25°C (77°F) Other information store at no greater than 25°C (77°F)
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients 1,4 sorbitan, D&C Red No. 33, FD&C Blue No. 1, ferric oxide, gelatin, glycerin, mannitol, polyethylene glycol 400, polyethylene glycol 600, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, propylene glycol, sorbitol, titanium dioxide, water Inactive ingredients 1,4 sorbitan, D&C Red No. 33, FD&C Blue No. 1, gelatin, glycerin, mannitol, polyethylene glycol 400, polyethylene glycol 600, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, propylene glycol, sorbitol, titanium dioxide, water
Questions?
Questions? 1-877-881-5813 Questions? 1-877-881-5813
Label text from the FDA structured product label by The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company (revised Feb 23, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Vicks PainQuil and Vicks PainQuil PM NDC products (3)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69423-849 | Kit | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 84126-351 | Kit | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 84126-377 | Kit | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Vicks PainQuil and Vicks PainQuil PM used for?
Uses for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with: • sore throat • headache • muscular aches • backache Uses for the temporary relief of occasional minor aches and pains with accompanying sleeplessness.
Who makes Vicks PainQuil and Vicks PainQuil PM?
Vicks PainQuil and Vicks PainQuil PM is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company.