Vicks 44 Cold & Cough LiquiCaps

Generic name:dextromethorphan and pseudoephedrine [ DEX-troe-meth-OR-fan-and-SOO-doe-e-FED-rin ]
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Feb 23, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Vicks 44 Cold & Cough LiquiCaps?

There are many brands and forms of dextromethorphan and pseudoephedrine available and not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant.

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

Vicks 44 Cold & Cough LiquiCaps may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Do not use Vicks 44 Cold & 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.

Before taking this medicine

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, 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 h...