
|Articles|February 28, 2022
Daily OTC Pearl: Vicks Dayquil
Author(s)Saro Arakelians, PharmD
Dayquil offers relief for the symptoms of cold and flu.
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OTC/Lifestyle Pearl of the Day: Vicks Dayquil
Indication: Dayquil is an OTC medication that treats daytime symptoms of cold and flu, which can include nasal congestion, cough, headache, minor aches and pains, fever and sore throat.
Insight:
- Dayquil can be taken every 4 hours. Do not exceed 4 doses within 24 hours.
- Dayquil Cough can be taken every 6-8 hours.
- Dayquil treats cold and flu symptoms for approximately 4 hours. Dayquil Cough provides up to 8 hours of cough relief.
- If pregnant or breast-feeding, check with a health professional before taking Dayquil.
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