Vicks DayQuil Severe Honey Cold and Flu Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl 325 mg/15mL; 5 mg/15mL; 10 mg/15mL; 200 mg/15mL Liquid, 236 mL
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This medicine belongs to the Anilides class.
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Vicks DayQuil Severe Honey is an over-the-counter liquid cold and flu product taken by mouth. It contains acetaminophen, a pain reliever and fever reducer; dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant; guaifenesin, an expectorant that helps loosen mucus; and phenylephrine, a nasal decongestant. This combination is commonly used to temporarily relieve multiple cold and flu symptoms such as cough, congestion, aches, and fever.
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A weak organic acid derived from citrus fruits or made through fermentation. It works as a buffer to control pH, a preservative to extend shelf life, and a flavoring agent in medications.
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A synthetic yellow dye used to color medicines. It helps make tablets, capsules, and liquids visually distinct so patients can easily identify their medication.
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A synthetic yellow dye used to color medications. It helps identify the drug and make it visually distinctive, with no effect on how the medicine works.
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Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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Saccharin sodium is an artificial sweetener made from saccharin salt. It's added to medicines to improve taste, especially in liquid formulations for children or bitter drugs.
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Sodium citrate is a salt derived from citric acid. It works as a buffer to maintain the medicine's pH level and may also help improve taste or act as a preservative in the formulation.
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Sorbitol is a natural sugar alcohol derived from glucose. It serves as a sweetener, humectant, and bulking agent in medications to improve taste and help maintain moisture in the product.
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
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Xanthan gum is a thickening and stabilizing ingredient made from fermented corn or other sugars. It's added to medicines to improve texture, prevent separation of liquids and solids, and help the product stay consistent.
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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 69423-0759-06 | 177 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (69423-759-06) | 2024-07-09 | Active |
| 69423-0759-08 You're viewing this | 236 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (69423-759-08) | 2021-07-07 | Active |
| 69423-0759-12 | 354 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (69423-759-12) | 2021-07-07 | Active |
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What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Vicks DayQuil Severe Honey Cold and Flu Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl 325 mg/15mL; 5 mg/15mL; 10 mg/15mL; 200 mg/15mL Liquid?
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| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
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🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: nasal congestion sinus congestion & pressure cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation minor aches & pains headache fever sore throat reduces swelling of nasal passages temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
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 every 4 hrs children 6 to under 12 yrs 15 mL every 4 hrs children 4 to under 6 yrs ask a doctor children under 4 yrs do not use
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Liver Warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if • adult takes more than 4 doses (30 mL each) in 24 hrs, which is the maximum daily amount for this product • child takes more than 4 doses (15 mL each) in 24 hrs, which is the maximum daily amount for this product • taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen • adult has 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.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information each 15 mL contains: sodium 14 mg Store at no greater than 25 C and do not refrigerate.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients (in each 15 mL) Acetaminophen 325 mg Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Guaifenesin 200 mg Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Expectorant Nasal decongestant
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients citric acid, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Green No. 3, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Expectorant Nasal decongestant