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Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, and Doxylamine Succinate

Drug class

Adrenergic alpha1-Agonists [MoA]; Antihistamine [EPC]; Histamine Receptor Antagonists [MoA]; Sigma-1 Agonist [EPC]; Sigma-1 Receptor Agonists [MoA]; Uncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antagonist [EPC]; Uncompetitive NMDA Receptor Antagonists [MoA]; alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist [EPC]

Uses

Uses - Day Time temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: nasal congestion cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation sore throat headache minor aches & pains fever

Warnings

Warnings - Day Time Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 4 doses in 24 hrs, which is the maximum daily amount for this product with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, lasts for more than 2 days, occurs with or is followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, see a doctor promptly.

Dosage & administration

Directions - Day Time take only as directed – see Overdose warning do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 capsules with water every 4 hrs children 4 to under 12 yrs ask a doctor children under 4 yrs do not use when using other Daytime or Nighttime products, carefully read each label to ensure correct dosing

Active ingredient

Drug Facts - Day Time Active ingredients (in each capsule) Acetaminophen USP 325 mg Dextromethorphan HBr USP 10 mg Phenylephrine HCl USP 5 mg

Inactive ingredient

Inactive ingredients - Day Time citric acid anhydrous, gelatin, glycerin, Neelicert FD & C Red No. 40, Neelicert FD & C Yellow No. 6, noncrystallizing sorbitol solution, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac glaze, titanium dioxide

Dosage forms & strengths

KIT CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED CAPSULE
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10 mg/1 DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE 6.25 mg/1 PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg/1 ACETAMINOPHEN 325 mg/1

All identified pills

Official source

DailyMed

Also known as

Vicks DayQuil and Vicks NyQuil COLD and FLU Vicks NyQuil Severe Cold and Flu COLD AND FLU MULTI-SYMPTOM RELIEF/COLD AND FLU NIGHTTIME RELIEF