Vicks NyQuil
USINFO | 2014-02-13 14:16

Vicks NyQuil is a brand of over the counter medication manufactured by Procter & Gamble intended for the relief of various symptoms of the common cold. All medications within the NyQuil imprint contain sedating antihistamines, hypnotics, or alcohol, and are intended to be taken before sleep. Its daytime counterpart is antihistamine free DayQuil, formulated to avoid drowsiness. NyQuil is also used as sleep aid

Products
NyQuil Cold/Flu Multisymptom Relief

The liquid version of NyQuil Cold/Flu Multi-symptom Relief, available in syrup and LiquiCap form. One half the adult dose contains:
●Acetaminophen (325 mg/15 mL) (pain reliever/fever reducer)
●Dextromethorphan (15 mg/15 mL) (cough suppressant)
●Doxylamine succinate (6.25 mg/15 mL) (antihistamine/hypnotic)
The LiquiCap capsule version has the following active ingredients per pill, half the recommended adult dose:
●Acetaminophen (325 mg/pill) (pain reliever/fever reducer)
●Dextromethorphan (15 mg/pill) (cough suppressant)
●Doxylamine succinate (6.25 mg/pill) (antihistamine/hypnotic)

NyQuil D
NyQuil D contains pseudoephedrine, a decongestant that in some regions (such as the United States) is now placed behind the counters at pharmacy and other retail stores and must be requested by the customer. It contains the following active ingredients (15 mL is one tablespoon, half the recommended adult dose):
●Acetaminophen (500 mg/15 mL) (pain reliever/fever reducer)
●Dextromethorphan (15 mg/15 mL) (cough suppressant)
●Doxylamine succinate (6.25 mg/15 mL) (antihistamine/hypnotic)
●Pseudoephedrine (30 mg/15 mL) (nasal decongestant)

NyQuil Cough
Nyquil Cough contains a cough suppressant and antihistamine but no painkiller. Its active ingredients are:
●Dextromethorphan (15 mg/15 mL) (cough suppressant)
●Doxylamine succinate (6.25 mg/15 mL) (antihistamine/hypnotic)

NyQuil Sinus
Nyquil Sinus' active ingredients are:
●Acetaminophen (pain reliever/fever reducer)
●Doxylamine succinate (antihistamine/hypnotic)
●Phenylephrine (nasal decongestant)
Nyquil Sinus is available as LiquiCaps only.

ZzzQuil
ZzzQuil is a sleep aid, and is not a treatment for pain or cold/flu symptoms. Its active ingredient is:
●Diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg (sleep aide)
Children's NyQuil
Children's NyQuil is artificially flavored for easier consumption by children and contains no alcohol. It is available in the syrup form only. Its active ingredients are:
●Chlorpheniramine (antihistamine)
●Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant)

Reformulation
Previously, NyQuil Cold/Flu Multisymptom Relief and NyQuil Sinus contained pseudoephedrine (30 mg/15 mL), a nasal decongestant that also formed the active ingredient in Sudafed. Following the passage of the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act in 2006, in the United States all pseudoephedrine-containing medications must be kept behind a pharmacy counter and all purchases must be logged.

Vicks chose to reformulate NyQuil Sinus in 2006, replacing pseudoephedrine with phenylephrine. However, studies have shown that phenylephrine is no more effective than a placebo. As of 2012, the only NyQuil variety which contains phenylephrine is Sinus LiquiCaps.

Vicks Nyquil Nighttime Relief Oral Warnings
One ingredient in this product is acetaminophen. Taking too much acetaminophen may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Adults should not take more than 4000 milligrams (4 grams) of acetaminophen a day. If you have liver problems, consult your doctor or pharmacist for a safe dosage of this medication. Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with acetaminophen, may increase your risk for liver damage. Avoid alcohol. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Get medical help right away if you have any symptoms of liver damage, including: dark urine, persistent nausea/vomiting, stomach/abdominal pain, extreme tiredness, or yellowing eyes/skin.
Acetaminophen is an ingredient found in many nonprescription products and in some combination prescription medications (such as pain/fever drugs or cough-and-cold products). Carefully check the labels on all your medicines because they may also contain acetaminophen. Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely. Get medical help right away if you have taken more than 4000 milligrams of acetaminophen a day, even if you feel well.
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