Nyquil Cold & Flu Liquid

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  • Cough and cold

Nyquil Cold & Flu Liquid Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Acetaminophen 500mg, doxylamine succinate 6.25mg, dextromethorphan HBr 15mg; per 15mL; liq; contains sodium 18mg (original) or 19mg (cherry) per 15mL; original or cherry flavor.

Pharmacological Class

Analgesic + antihistamine + antitussive.

How Supplied

LiquiCaps—12, 20, 40, 60; Liq—6oz, 10oz

Nyquil Cold & Flu Liquid Indications

Indications

Cough, sore throat, rhinorrhea, fever, headache, minor aches and pains.

Nyquil Cold & Flu Liquid Dosage and Administration

Adult

30mL every 6hrs; max 4 doses/24hrs.

Children

Not recommended.

Nyquil Cold & Flu Liquid Contraindications

Contraindications

During or within 14 days of MAOIs. Concomitant other acetaminophen products.

Nyquil Cold & Flu Liquid Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Nyquil Cold & Flu Liquid Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Hepatic dysfunction. Glaucoma. GI or GU obstruction. Asthma. Lower respiratory disoders. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.

Nyquil Cold & Flu Liquid Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Nyquil Cold & Flu Liquid 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 Liquid Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Drowsiness, anticholinergic effects, excitability in children, hepatotoxicity (overdosage).

Nyquil Cold & Flu Liquid Clinical Trials

See Literature

Nyquil Cold & Flu Liquid Note

Not Applicable

Nyquil Cold & Flu Liquid Patient Counseling

See Literature

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