Vicks Nyquil Cough

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WALGREENS Retail

$11.99

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16%

$10.09 With Free Coupon
GIANT EAGLE PHARMACY Retail

$11.99

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1%

$11.83 With Free Coupon
WALMART PHARMACY
$13.55 With Free Coupon
RITE AID PHARMACY
$14.41 With Free Coupon
Vicks Nyquil Cough

Drug Info for vicks nyquil cough

Dextromethorphan is used to temporarily relieve cough caused by the common cold, the flu, or other conditions. Dextromethorphan will relieve a cough but will not treat the cause of the cough or speed recovery. Dextromethorphan is in a class of medications called antitussives. It works by decreasing activity in the part of the brain that causes coughing.

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  • Children's Robitussin Cough & Cold Long Acting
  • Children's Triaminic Cough & Runny Nose
  • Coricidin HBP Cough & Cold
  • Cough & Cold
  • Cough & Cold HBP
  • DayClear Allergy Relief
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy Night Time Cough
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy Tussin DM Max
  • Good Sense Night Time Cough
  • Leader Cough & Cold HBP
  • Maxi-Tuss DM
  • Capsule
  • Chewable Tablet
  • Liquid
  • Tablet

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any cough and cold medicine or to any antihistamine or antitussive. You should not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitors such as Nardil®, Marplan®, Eldepryl®, or Parnate® within the past 14 days. Do not give any over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicine to a baby or child under 4 years old. Using these medicines in very young children might cause serious or possibly life-threatening side effects.

This medicine might contain phenylalanine (aspartame). This is only a concern if you have a disorder called phenylketonuria (a problem with amino acids). Talk to your doctor before using this medicine.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.

This medicine may make you drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.

Some liquid cough medicines contain alcohol.

Call your doctor if your symptoms get worse after 2 or 3 days of treatment, or if they do not improve after 7 days. Also call if you develop a severe sore throat or fever; or cough up thick yellow mucus.

Children may be more sensitive to this medicine than adults, especially if they take too much medicine. Always read medicine labels carefully and give your child the right amount. Ask your pharmacist if you are not sure how much medicine to use.

Make sure your doctor knows if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, seizure disorder, asthma, emphysema, or an overactive thyroid.

Children may be more sensitive to this medicine than adults, especially if they take too much medicine. Always read medicine labels carefully and give your child the right amount. Ask your pharmacist if you are not sure how much medicine to use.

Some liquid cough medicines contain alcohol.

Call your doctor if your symptoms get worse after 2 or 3 days of treatment, or if they do not improve after 7 days. Also call if you develop a severe sore throat or fever; or cough up thick yellow mucus.

This medicine may make you drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.

Do not use any other medicines that make you sleepy. These include sleeping pills, narcotic pain relievers, and sedatives.

Make sure your doctor knows if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, seizure disorder, asthma, emphysema, or an overactive thyroid.

This medicine might contain phenylalanine (aspartame). This is only a concern if you have a disorder called phenylketonuria (a problem with amino acids). Talk to your doctor before using this medicine.

  • Thickened mucus
  • Confusion
  • Skin rash, hives, or itching
  • Extreme weakness
  • Trouble breathing
  • Fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
  • Drowsiness or dizziness
  • Trouble urinating
  • Dry mouth, nose, or throat
  • Confusion
  • Thickened mucus
  • Sunburn (use a sunscreen)