Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Doxylamine, and Pseudoephedrine
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Brand Names: U.S.:
Vicks? NyQuil? D Cold & Flu Multi-Symptom [OTC]
Uses
- It is used to stop coughing.
- It is used to ease pain.
- It is used to treat nose stuffiness.
- It is used to ease cold signs.
- Acetaminophen blocks chemicals that cause pain.
- Dextromethorphan works on the cough center in the brain.
- Doxylamine lowers or stops the body's reaction to the allergen.
- Pseudoephedrine shrinks swollen nose tissue and opens up passages.
Dosing
How to take
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
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