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Vicks Formula 44D

Vicks® Formula 44®D relieves coughs and clears nasal congestion to restore freer breathing.


Ingredients | Uses | Warnings | Directions | Other Information

Ingredients

Active Ingredients (in each 15 ml tablespoon) (Purpose)
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg (Cough suppressant)
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg (Nasal decongestant)

Inactive Ingredients
Alcohol, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sorbitol, sucrose

Uses

Temporarily relieves these cold symptoms:

  • Cough
  • Nasal congestion

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Warnings

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.

Ask a doctor before use if you have:

  • Heart disease
  • Thyroid disease
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • Cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • Persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
  • Trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
  • A sodium-restricted diet

When using this product, do not take more than directed.

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

  • You get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
  • Symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
  • Cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache

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. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Tamper evident: Do not use if printed shrinkband is missing or broken.

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Directions

  • Use dose cup, teaspoon (tsp), or tablespoon (TBSP).
  • Do not exceed 6 doses per 24 hours.
Adults and children 12 years and over 1 TBSP (15 ml) every 4 hours
Children 6 to under 12 years 1-1/2 tsp (7-1/2 ml) every 4 hours
Children under 6 years Ask a doctor

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Other Information

  • Each tablespoon contains sodium 35 mg.
  • Store at room temperature.

Questions? Call 1-800-342-6844.

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