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Temporarily relieves cold symptoms:

  • Cough
  • Runny nose and sneezing


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  • Do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours.
Adults and children 12 years and over30 ml (2 TBSP) every 6 hours
Children 4 to 12 yearsAsk a doctor.
Children under 4 yearsDo not use.

When using other DayQuil® or NyQuil products, carefully read each label to insure correct dosing.

Other Information
  • Each tablespoon contains sodium 18 mg.
  • Store at room temperature.

Questions? Call 1-800-362-1683.

Do not use:

  • If you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
  • To make a child sleep

Ask a doctor before use if you have:
  • Asthma
  • Emphysema
  • Glaucoma
  • Excessive phlegm (mucus)
  • Breathing problem
  • Chronic bronchitis
  • Persistent or chronic cough
  • Cough associated with smoking
  • Trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
  • A sodium-restricted diet

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

When using this product:
  • Do not use more than directed.
  • Excitability may occur, especially in children.
  • Marked drowsiness may occur.
  • Avoid alcoholic drinks.
  • Be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery.
  • Alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness.

Stop use and ask a doctor if:
  • Cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts

These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Tamper evident: Do not use if printed shrinkband is missing or broken.

Active Ingredients (in each 15 ml tablespoon)(Purpose)
Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg(Cough suppressant)
Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg(Antihistamine)

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Inactive Ingredients
Alcohol, citric acid, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor, high fructose corn syrup, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate


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* Pharmacy Times, OTC Supplement, June 2009: NyQuil—Adult Cold-Nighttime.