Is Vicks NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu Liquicaps with Super C Caplets Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 2 ingredients that derive from meat or fish and 5 ingredients that could could derive from meat or fish depending on the source.

Why it's not vegetarian

  • carmine lake
  • gelatin
  • riboflavin
  • magnesium stearate
  • propylene glycol
  • polyethylene glycol
  • +1 more

carmine lake

Dietitian note

Carmine (cochineal or e120) is made from crushed insects. It is typically found in red apple sauce, red lollipops and food colorings.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Active Ingredients: NyQuil: In each liquicap: Acetaminophen (325 mg), Dextromethorphan HBr (10 mg), Doxylamine Succinate (6.25 mg), Phenylephrine HCI (5 mg). Purpose: Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Cough Suppressant, Antihistamine, Nasal Decongestant. Inactive Ingredients: FD&C Blue No. 1, Gelatin, Glycerin, Pharmaceutical Ink (May Contain This Ingredient), Polyethylene Glycol, Providone, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sorbitol Sorbitan, Sorbitol Sorbitan Solution, Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) Root and Leaf Extract, Echinacea (Echinacea Purpurea L. Moench) Herb Extract, Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita L.) Flower Extract. Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Hypromellose, Croscarmellose Sodium; Less than 2% of: Maltodextrin, Flavor, Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid, Carmine Lake, Titanium Dioxide, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Riboflavin, Sodium Saccharin.

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What is a Vegetarian diet?

A vegetarian diet eliminates meat, poultry, and fish but typically includes dairy, eggs, and plant-based foods. People adopt it for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. This diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds as key nutrient sources. Vegetarians often get protein from eggs, tofu, beans, and lentils. It can offer health benefits such as reduced risk of heart disease and improved weight management, though attention should be given to nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. With proper planning, a vegetarian diet can be both nutritionally complete and sustainable.

Where to buy

Vicks NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu Liquicaps with Super C Caplets is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Unknown · Capsule

Flavor
Neutral
Texture
Smooth