Vicks DayQuil is a medicine designed to help relieve many symptoms of a cold. It is available in liquid and "LiquiCap" (capsule) form. DayQuil's nighttime counterpart is NyQuil, which contains an antihistamine. This antihistamine is a sedative, and may cause NyQuil users to develop a marked drowsiness. Because DayQuil lacks this antihistamine, it doesn't cause the drowsiness, and thus is suitable for use in the daytime. DayQuil was introduced in 1974 under the name "DayCare."
As with NyQuil, DayQuil no longer contains pseudoephedrine. It has been replaced with phenylephrine.
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Uses
DayQuil is used for the temporary relief of cold and flu symptoms, such as:
- nasal congestion
- sore throat
- headache
- cough
- minor aches and pains
- muscular aches
- fever
Ingredients
The active ingredients of DayQuil Cold & Flu Relief (per LiquiCap, or per 15 mL syrup):
- Acetaminophen (325 mg) (pain reliever/fever reducer)
- Dextromethorphan (10 mg) (cough suppressant)
- Phenylephrine (5 mg) (nasal decongestant)
It should not be taken by people who drink a lot of alcohol, who are taking other medicines containing acetaminophen, or who are using a prescribed monoamine oxidase inhibitor. Large amounts of caffeine should also be avoided.
Note: One LiquiCap, or 15 mL syrup, is half the recommended adult dose for all formulations.
Other formulations[1]:
DayQuil Sinus (per LiquiCap):
- Acetaminophen (325 mg) (pain reliever/fever reducer)
- Phenylephrine (5 mg) (nasal decongestant)
DayQuil Cough (per 15 mL syrup):
- Dextromethorphan (15 mg) (cough suppressant)
- Phenylephrine (5 mg) (nasal decongestant)
DayQuil Mucus Control (per 15 mL syrup):
- Guaifenesin (200 mg) (expectorant)
DayQuil Mucus Control DM (per 15 mL syrup):
- Dextromethorphan (10 mg) (cough suppressant)
- Guaifenesin (200 mg) (expectorant)
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