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Vicks NyQuil Sinus LiquiCaps

NyQuil® Sinus relieves your worst nighttime sinus
symptoms—congestion, head and face pain, and
pressure—so you can get the sleep you need.


Ingredients | Uses | Warnings | Directions | Other Information

Ingredients

Active Ingredients (in each LiquiCap) (Purpose)
Acetaminophen 325 mg (Pain reliever)
Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg (Antihistamine)
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg (Nasal decongestant)

Inactive Ingredients
FD&C Blue No. 1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special, titanium dioxide

Uses

Temporarily relieves nasal and sinus symptoms:

  • Sinus pain
  • Headache
  • Nasal and sinus congestion
  • Runny nose and sneezing

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Warnings

Alcohol warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take acetaminophen or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage.

Do not use:

  • With other medicines containing acetaminophen
  • 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:

  • Heart disease
  • Thyroid disease
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • Glaucoma
  • A breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • Trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

When using this product:

  • Do not use more than directed.
  • Excitability may occur, especially in children.
  • Marked drowsiness may occur.
  • Avoid alcoholic drinks.
  • Be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery.
  • Alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness.

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

  • Redness or swelling is present
  • You get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
  • Fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • New symptoms occur
  • Symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by a fever

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose can cause serious health problems. 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.

Tamper evident:

  • 12-, 20-, 24-, 40-, and 60-count packages: This package is safety sealed and child resistant. Use only if blisters are intact. If difficult to open, use scissors.
  • 2-count pouch: Safety Sealed: Use only if foil is intact.

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Directions

  • Take only as recommended—see Overdose warning.
  • Do not exceed 6 doses per 24 hours.
Adults and children 12 years and over 2 LiquiCaps with water every 4 hours
Children under 12 years Ask a doctor

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

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Other Information

  • Store at room temperature.

Questions? Call 1-800-362-1683.

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