Question 1

Q: What does DayQuil do?

Accepted Answer

A: The DayQuil line of products offers non-drowsy relief of your worst cold and flu symptoms, so you can power through your day.

Question 2

Q: What is DayQuil?

Accepted Answer

A: DayQuil is a line of over-the-counter medication that treats daytime symptoms of the cold and flu, which can include nasal congestion, cough, headache, minor aches and pains, fever and sore throat.

Question 3

Q: How often can you take DayQuil?

Accepted Answer

A: DayQuil can be taken every four hours. Do not exceed four doses within 24 hours.  DayQuil Cough can be taken every 6-8 hours.

Question 4

Q: How long does DayQuil last?

Accepted Answer

A: DayQuil treats cold and flu symptoms for approximately four hours.
DayQuil Cough provides up to 8 hours of cough relief.

Question 5

Q: How long does it take for DayQuil to work?

Accepted Answer

A: This depends on many factors but it usually takes 30 minutes for DayQuil to start working.

Question 6

Q: What’s the difference between DayQuil and DayQuil SEVERE?

Accepted Answer

A: DayQuil SEVERE delivers maximum symptom-fighting ingredients to relieve your worst cold symptoms. It contains an extra ingredient, guaifenesin, which is an expectorant that helps clear mucus and phlegm from the chest. DayQuil does not contain guaifenesin.

Question 7

Q: Can I take DayQuil while pregnant or breast-feeding?

Accepted Answer

A: If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, check with your health professional before taking DayQuil.

Question 8

Q: Does DayQuil contain alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A: No, DayQuil does not contain alcohol.

Question 9

Q: Does DayQuil expire?

Accepted Answer

A: Yes. Do not use DayQuil beyond the expiration date on the package.

Question 10

Q: Does DayQuil make you tired?

Accepted Answer

A: DayQuil is a non-drowsy formulation for relief of your cold and flu symptoms.

Question 11

Q: Does DayQuil contain acetaminophen?

Accepted Answer

A: Yes, DayQuil contains 325 mg of acetaminophen per liquicap or 650 mg per liquid dose. Severe liver damage may occur if you: take more than four doses of DayQuil within 24 hours, take DayQuil with other drugs containing acetaminophen, consume three or more alcoholic drinks every day while taking DayQuil.

Question 12

Q: Does DayQuil contain caffeine?

Accepted Answer

A: No, DayQuil does not contain caffeine.

Question 13

Q: Can I take DayQuil if I have high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A: In patients with hypertension, the use of certain medications may raise their blood pressure. Decongestants provide relief by narrowing blood vessels to reduce nasal stuffiness, but this can potentially affect other blood vessels, which may increase blood pressure. DayQuil™ HBP is free of decongestants for people with high blood pressure.