Warnings


What may interact with Vicks DayQuil Cough?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
-other medicines for allergies or cold
-procarbazine

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Vicks DayQuil Cough?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-asthma
-emphysema
-large amount of mucus
-liver disease
-smoker
-an unusual or allergic reaction to dextromethorphan, other medicines, bromides, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Vicks DayQuil Cough?

Do not treat yourself for a cough for more than 1 week without consulting your doctor or health care professional. If you have a high fever, skin rash, lasting headache, or sore throat, see your doctor.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F) unless otherwise directed. Protect from light. Do not freeze. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.