ADVIL COLD AND SINUS vs VICKS DAYQUIL COLD & FLU

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	ADVIL COLD AND SINUS	VICKS DAYQUIL COLD & FLU
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.04 /mL	—
Type	OTC	OTC
Active ingredient	IBUPROFEN AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE	Acetaminophen, dextromethorphan and phenylephrine
Manufacturer	Haleon US Holdings	Procter and Gamble
Dosage forms	Capsule, Tablet	Liquid
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	roughly 3 to 16 hours — the label does not give one number, because the elimination half-life depends on urine pH: about 3 to 6 hours when urine pH is 5 (acidic), and about 9 to 16 hours when urine pH is 8 (alkaline)	—

advil cold and sinus vicks dayquil cold & flu

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.04 /mL

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Type

OTC

Active ingredient

IBUPROFEN AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Acetaminophen, dextromethorphan and phenylephrine

Manufacturer

Haleon US Holdings

Procter and Gamble

Dosage forms

Capsule, Tablet

Liquid

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

roughly 3 to 16 hours — the label does not give one number, because the elimination half-life depends on urine pH: about 3 to 6 hours when urine pH is 5 (acidic), and about 9 to 16 hours when urine pH is 8 (alkaline)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Advil Cold and Sinus and Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu?

Advil Cold and Sinus contains Ibuprofen and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride, while Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu contains Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan and Phenylephrine — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.