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Vicks NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu + Congestion w/ VapoCOOL
acetaminophen/ doxylamine/ dextromethorphan/ phenylephrine
Uses .
- [ acetaminophen ]
- analgesic for reducing pain; antipyretic for reducing fever
- [ dextromethorphan ]
- antitussive for suppressing cough
- [ doxylamine ]
- antihistamine for relieving allergic rhinitis, sneezing, itchy/watery eyes, itchy nose/throat
- [ phenylephrine ]
- decongestant for reducing nasal/sinus stuffiness
Dosing .
12 yo and older
- [ oral tablet ]
- Dose: 2 tabs PO q4h prn; Max: 8 tabs/24h; 4 g/day acetaminophen from all sources
- [ oral solution ]
- Dose: 30 mL PO q4h prn; Max: 120 mL/24h; 4 g/day acetaminophen from all sources
renal considerations
- [ acetaminophen; dextromethorphan; doxylamine; phenylephrine ]
- renal impairment: consider alternatives, dose adjustment not possible w/ fixed-dose combo
- HD/PD: consider alternatives, dose adjustment not possible w/ fixed-dose combo
hepatic considerations
- [ acetaminophen; dextromethorphan; doxylamine; phenylephrine ]
- hepatic impairment: consider alternatives, dose adjustment not possible w/ fixed-dose combo