Vicks PainQuil PAIN RELIEVER

What Vicks PainQuil PAIN RELIEVER is

Vicks PainQuil PAIN RELIEVER is a brand name for Acetaminophen (also known as Paracetamol). The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.

Used for: Uses for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with: sore throat headache muscular aches backache

From the Vicks PainQuil PAIN RELIEVER label

Verbatim from this product's FDA label. Tap a section to expand.

How to take

USOfficial regulatory label· Posology· revised December 2, 2025

Directions take only as directed do not exceed 3 doses (30 mL each) per day (24 hours) only use the dose cup provided adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL every 6 hours children under 12 yrs ask a doctor

Side effects

USOfficial regulatory label· Undesirable effects· revised December 2, 2025

Stop use and ask a doctor if pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present new symptoms occur. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Warnings & precautions

USOfficial regulatory label· revised December 2, 2025

Warnings Liver warning :
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 3 doses (30 mL each) in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product with other drugs containing acetaminophen 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.
Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease a sodium-restricted diet Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin Stop use and ask a doctor if pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present new symptoms occur.
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. 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.

Who should not take it

USOfficial regulatory label· Contraindications· revised December 2, 2025

Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.

Same active ingredient

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