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 six hours as needed for cold and flu symptoms. Do not take more than four doses in 24 hours. Children - Ask a healthcare provider.
Uses for Nyquil
Temporary relief of cold and flu symptoms including:
Cough Sore Throat Headache Minor aches and pains Fever Runny nose Sneezing
Side Effects of Nyquil
DrowsinessExcitability, especially in children
Warnings
Do not consume if you drink more than three alcoholic drinks a day. Acetaminophen can cause liver damage. Ask your healthcare provider 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 Healthcare Provider Before Use
If you have glaucoma If you have a cough that produces a lot of mucus 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 a healthcare provider if:
Pain or cough worsens or lasts more than seven days Fever worsens or lasts more than three 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.
