Vicks 44 Cold and Cough LiquiCaps

There are many brands and forms of dextromethorphan and pseudoephedrine available, and not all brands are included in this leaflet.

Dextromethorphan is a medicine that helps stop coughing. Pseudoephedrine is a medicine that helps relieve stuffiness.

Vicks 44 Cold and Cough LiquiCaps is a combination medicine used to treat cough, a stuffy nose, and sinus congestion caused by allergies or the common cold.

Vicks 44 Cold and Cough LiquiCaps may also be used for other purposes not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Cold or cough medicine is only for short-term use until your symptoms clear up.

Always follow directions on the medicine label about giving cough or cold medicine to a child.

Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache, cough, or skin rash.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze.

Do not use Vicks 44 Cold and Cough LiquiCaps if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to dextromethorphan or pseudoephedrine.

Do not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have:

• a cough with mucus;
• a cough caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema;
• heart problems or high blood pressure;
• an enlarged prostate and urination problems;
• diabetes; or
• a thyroid disorder.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Artificially sweetened liquid medicine may contain phenylalanine. Check the medication label if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

Get emergency medical help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction: hives; trouble breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Vicks 44 Cold and Cough LiquiCaps can cause serious side effects. Stop using Vicks 44 Cold and Cough LiquiCaps and call your doctor immediately if you experience:

• fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat;
• severe dizziness or drowsiness;
• nervousness; or
• trouble sleeping.

Less serious side effects might happen more often, and you may not experience any at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may happen. Contact your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Since Vicks 44 Cold and Cough LiquiCaps is taken as needed, you may not have a set dosing schedule. If you miss a dose and it’s close to the time for your next dose, just skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

• Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how Vicks 44 Cold and Cough LiquiCaps will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

• Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using other cough or cold medicines that may contain similar ingredients.

• Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Vicks 44 Cold and Cough LiquiCaps with any other medicines, especially those that can cause drowsiness (like opioid medication, sleep medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures). Inform your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you begin or stop using. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here.