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NyQuil Less Drowsy Cold & Flu Relief Liquid

If you're looking to relieve your cough, sore throat, headache, minor aches and pains, fever, runny nose, and sneezing, to get the sleep you've been looking for, NyQuil® Less Drowsy* Cold & Flu Relief Liquid might be right for you. It has been formulated with a different antihistamine compared to Original NyQuil, but still provides the same trusted symptom relief to help you get the sleep you need. Because everyone sleeps differently.

NyQuil Less Drowsy Cold & Flu Relief Liquid is available in Soothing Berry Flavor.

* Versus original formula

Temporarily relieves common cold and flu symptoms:

  • Cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
  • Sneezing
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
  • Fever
  • Runny nose
  • Minor aches and pains


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  • Take only as recommended—see Overdose warning.
  • Use dose cup or tablespoon (TBSP).
  • 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 potassium 5 mg, sodium 24 mg.
  • Store at room temperature.

Questions? Call 1-800-362-1683.

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.

Severe liver damage may occur if you take:

  • More than 4 doses in 24 hours
  • With other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than two days, or is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

Do not use:
  • With any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using with other drugs if you are not sure.
  • 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:
  • Liver disaease
  • Glaucoma
  • Cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • A breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
  • Trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
  • A sodium-restricted diet

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives, tranquilizers, or the blood-thinning drug, warfarin.

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:
  • Pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
  • Fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • Redness or swelling is present
  • New symptoms occur
  • Cough comes back or occurs with 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.

Overdose warning:
Taking more than the recommended dose can cause serious health problems. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children, even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

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

Active Ingredients (in each 15 ml tablespoon)(Purpose)
Acetaminophen 325 mg(Pain reliever/fever reducer)
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg (Antihistamine)
Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg(Cough suppressant)


Inactive Ingredients
Acesulfame potassium, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor, high fructose corn syrup, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate


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* Pharmacy Times, OTC Supplement, June 2008: NyQuil—Adult Cold-Nighttime.