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Nyquil Cough Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Doxylamine succinate 6.25mg, dextromethorphan HBr 15mg; per 15mL; liq; contains sodium 18mg/15mL; cherry flavor.
Pharmacological Class
Antihistamine + antitussive.
How Supplied
Liq—6oz, 10oz
Manufacturer
Nyquil Cough Indications
Indications
Cough, rhinorrhea, sneezing.
Nyquil Cough Dosage and Administration
Adult
30mL every 6 hours; max 4 doses/24 hours.
Children
Not recommended.
Nyquil Cough Contraindications
Contraindications
During or within 14 days of MAOIs.
Nyquil Cough Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Nyquil Cough Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Glaucoma. GI or GU obstruction. Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Nyquil Cough Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Nyquil Cough Interactions
Interactions
See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. Increased CNS effects with other CNS depressants.
Nyquil Cough Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, anticholinergic effects, excitability in children.
Nyquil Cough Clinical Trials
See Literature
Nyquil Cough Note
Not Applicable
Nyquil Cough Patient Counseling
See Literature
