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Nyquil Cold & Flu Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Acetaminophen 325mg, doxylamine succinate 6.25mg, dextromethorphan HBr 15mg; per liquiCap.
Pharmacological Class
Analgesic + antihistamine + antitussive.
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How Supplied
LiquiCaps—12, 20, 40, 60; Liq—6oz, 10oz
Manufacturer
Nyquil Cold & Flu Indications
Indications
Cough, sore throat, rhinorrhea, fever, headache, minor aches and pains.
Nyquil Cold & Flu Dosage and Administration
Adult
2 caps every 6hrs; max 4 doses/24hrs.
Children
Not recommended.
Nyquil Cold & Flu Contraindications
Contraindications
During or within 14 days of MAOIs. Concomitant other acetaminophen products.
Nyquil Cold & Flu Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Nyquil Cold & Flu Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hepatic dysfunction. Glaucoma. GI or GU obstruction. Asthma. Lower respiratory disoders. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Nyquil Cold & Flu Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Nyquil Cold & Flu Interactions
Interactions
See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. Increased risk of hepatotoxicity with ≥3 alcoholic drinks/day; avoid. Increased CNS effects with other CNS depressants.
Nyquil Cold & Flu Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, anticholinergic effects, excitability in children, hepatotoxicity (overdosage).
Nyquil Cold & Flu Clinical Trials
See Literature
Nyquil Cold & Flu Note
Not Applicable
Nyquil Cold & Flu Patient Counseling
See Literature
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