Nyquil-d Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Acetaminophen 500mg, doxylamine succinate 6.25mg, dextromethorphan HBr 15mg, pseudoephedrine HCl 30mg; per 15mL; liq; contains sodium 18mg/15mL.
Pharmacological Class
Analgesic + antihistamine + antitussive + sympathomimetic.
How Supplied
Liq—10oz
Manufacturer
Nyquil-d Indications
Indications
Nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, sore throat, cough, fever, headache, minor aches and pains.
Nyquil-d Dosage and Administration
Adult
30mL every 6 hours; max 4 doses/24 hours.
Children
Not recommended.
Nyquil-d Contraindications
Contraindications
During or within 14 days of MAOIs. Concomitant other acetaminophen products.
Nyquil-d Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Nyquil-d Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hepatic dysfunction. Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. GI or GU obstruction. Glaucoma. Thyroid disease. Diabetes. Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Nyquil-d Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Nyquil-d Interactions
Interactions
See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. Increased risk of hepatotoxicity with ≥3 alcoholic drinks/day; avoid. β-blockers increase pressor effects of sympathomimetics. Antagonizes antihypertensives. Increased CNS effects with other CNS depressants.
Nyquil-d Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, nervousness, dizziness, insomnia, anticholinergic effects, excitability in children, hepatotoxicity (overdosage).
Nyquil-d Clinical Trials
See Literature
Nyquil-d Note
Not Applicable
Nyquil-d Patient Counseling
See Literature