Active Ingredients (in each 15ml tablespoon):
Acetaminophen 500mg (pain reliever)
Dextromethorphan HBr 15mg (cough suppressant)
Doxylamine succinate 6.25mg (antihistamine)
Dosage:
Adults - Two tablespoons every 6 hours as needed for cold and flu symptoms. Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
Children - Ask a doctor.
Uses for Nyquil:
Temporary relief of cold and flu symptoms including:
- Cough
- Sore Throat
- Headache
- Minor Aches and Pain
- Fever
- Runny nose
- Sneezing
Side Effects of Nyquil:
Drowsiness
Excitability, especially in children
Warnings:
- Do not consume if you drink more than three alcoholic drinks a day. Acetaminophen can cause liver damage. Ask your doctor if you should take acetaminophen if you regularly drink more than three alcoholic drinks per day.
- Do not use with other medications containing acetaminophen.
- Do not use this medication if you are taking an MAOI (medication for depression, psychiatric, emotional conditions or Parkinson's disease) or for two weeks after stopping an MAOI.
Ask a Doctor Before Use:
- If you have glaucoma
- If you have a cough that produces a lot of mucous
- If you have a breathing problem or chronic cough that is caused by asthma, smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
- If you have trouble urinating because of an enlarged prostate
- If you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Caution:
Stop use and ask doctor if:
- Pain or cough worsens or lasts more than 7 days
- Fever worsens or lasts more than 3 days
- Redness or swelling is present in area causing pain
- New symptoms occur
- Cough returns or occurs with a rash or headache that won't go away
Other NyQuil Information:
Do not take this product when you have to operate machinery, drive a vehicle or perform other tasks that require alertness.
Nyquil is likely to make you very drowsy, be sure you can devote time to sleep before taking this product.
Reference:
"NyQuil Liquid." Vicks. 2006. Proctor & Gamble. 17 Nov 2006 <www.vicks.com/products/nyquil_liquid.shtml>.
