DayQuil should be taken as directed on the package or by a healthcare professional, with a general limit of no more than 4 doses in 24 hours for adults and older children. Each dose is typically taken every 4 hours as needed, but do not exceed the recommended daily amount. Here’s a concise guide:
- Adults and children 12 years and older: usually 2 LiquiCaps or 30 mL of liquid every 4 hours as needed, not to exceed 4 doses in 24 hours.
- Children 6 to under 12 years: follow the dosing on the label or your doctor’s instructions (often 15 mL every 4 hours as needed, not to exceed 4 doses in 24 hours).
- Children 4 to under 6 years: Do not use DayQuil unless a doctor says to; consult a pediatrician.
- Younger than 4 years: DayQuil is not recommended.
Important notes:
- Do not exceed the maximum daily dose, as higher amounts can cause serious liver injury due to acetaminophen in DayQuil.
- DayQuil is a daytime formula designed to relieve symptoms without causing drowsiness; avoid additional acetaminophen-containing products to prevent overdose.
- If symptoms persist after 2 days of use, or if you have liver disease, chronic alcohol use, or take other acetaminophen-containing medicines, seek medical advice.
- If you’re pregnant, nursing, taking other medications, or have underlying conditions (like high blood pressure or heart disease), consult a healthcare professional before use.
If you’d like, share your age and form (LiquiCaps or liquid) and I can tailor the dosing guidance more precisely.
