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DayQuil Liquicaps

Chlorpheniramine + Pseudoephedrine, Dextromethorphan + Pseudoephedrine

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Description | Uses & Side Effects | Warnings

The generic name of this medication is acetaminophen, dextromethorphan and pseudoephedrine.

Brand Names are Alka-Seltzer Plus Flu Liquigels, Comtrex Non-Drowsy, DayQuil, Dayquil Liquicaps, Daytime Cold, Non-Drowsy Daytime, Robitussin Honey Flu Non-Drowsy, Theraflu (pseudoephedrine) Daytime Severe Cold, Theraflu Severe Cold & Congestion Non-Drowsy, Triaminic Cough & Sore Throat (pseudoephedrine), Triaminic Softchew Throat Pain and Cough, Triaminic Softchews Cough & Sore Throat (pseudoephedrine).

The active ingredient of this medication is dextromethorphan hydrobromide and inactive ingredients are gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, peridone, propylene glycol.
DayQuil liquicaps is manufactured by Vicks.

Mainly used as a pain reliever and to reduce fever.

Common Uses:

This medication is used as a pain reliever, for reducing fever and also a cough suppressant.

This medication is used to treat stuffy nose, sinus congestion, cough and pain or fever caused by the common cold or flu.

Off Label Uses:

None noted thus far.

Side Effects:
Fast, pounding or uneven heartbeat.
Severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling or nervousness.
Confusion, hallucinations.
Slow, shallow breathing.
Easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms.
Increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, seizure).
Nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended for following patients with conditions:
Younger than 4 years of age.
Patients that have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days.
If there is liver disease, alcoholism or cirrhosis of the liver, heart disease or high blood pressure, diabetes, emphysema or chronic bronchitis, glaucoma, an enlarged prostate or a thyroid disorder.

Drug Interactions:
Celecoxib (Celebrex)
Cinacalcet (Sensipar)
Darifenacin (Enablex)
Imatinib (Gleevec)
Isoniazid
Quinidine (Quinaglute, Quinidex)
Ranolazine (Ranexa)
Ritonavir (Norvir)
Sibutramine (Meridia)
Terbinafine (Lamisil)
Zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT)

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About DayQuil Liquicaps

The generic name of this medication is acetaminophen, dextromethorphan and pseudoephedrine. Brand Names are Alka-Seltzer Plus Flu Liquigels, Comtrex Non-Drowsy, DayQuil, Dayquil Liquicaps, Daytime Cold, Non-Drowsy Daytime, Robitussin Honey Flu Non-Drowsy, Theraflu (pseudoephedrine) Daytime Severe Cold, Theraflu Severe Cold & Congestion Non-Drowsy, Triaminic Cough & Sore Throat (pseudoephedrine), Triaminic Softchew Throat Pain and Cough, Triaminic Softchews Cough & Sore Throat (pseudoephedrine). The active ingredient of this medication is dextromethorphan hydrobromide and inactive ingredients are gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, peridone, propylene glycol. DayQuil liquicaps is manufactured by Vicks. Mainly used as a pain reliever and to reduce fever.

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