Vicks DayQuil - So You Can Make It Through The Day
Written: Apr 12 '02
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Pros: relieves flu/cold symptoms
Cons: taste
The Bottom Line: I would recommend Vicks® DayQuil® to those suffering from symptoms of the flu or a cold and who are otherwise healthy. This medication is NOT for everyone.
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| loves2run's Full Review: Vicks DayQuil Liquid |
Recently, I started experiencing symptoms similar to those that my husband had had just a week or so earlier. Turns out I was coming down with the flu. I lead a very active life and I do not have time to be sick. I know taking over-the-counter medication will not make me get well any faster, only time and rest will do that; however, certain medications can temporarily relieve some symptoms so that you can rest more easily, which I feel will speed the recovery process.
If you will recall, my husband likes to sleep till he is feeling better. Let’s face it, this is not an option most moms will choose. We want to be alert in case our children need us. My children are older, 10 and 13, but I still do not want to take a medication that will “knock” me out. I want to rest mind you, but I want a medication that will relieve my symptoms but not make me so drowsy that I cannot function if they need my attention. Homework questions do not stop just because mom feels horrid.
My husband’s choice of flu medication is NyQuil®, so when I asked him to pick up some “non-drowsy” medication for me, he was so pleased to find DayQuil® a “non-drowsy”, alcohol and antihistamine free version of NyQuil®. DayQuil® is available in either a liquid or pill (liquicaps or softgels) form. Being the ever thoughtful man that he is, my husband bought both the liquid and liquicaps.
Instead of writing a review on both the liquid and liquicaps since they have a lot of the same warnings and ingredients, I will review the liquid form. I will also add any pertinent information about the liquicaps within this review.
VICKS® DAYQUIL®
I am sure most people have at one time in their life seen the commercial for Vicks ® NyQuil®, the “the nighttime, sniffling, sneezing, coughing, aching, stuffy head, fever so you can rest and have a good morning medicine.” Vicks® also makes a non-drowsy formula similar to NyQuil® which they call DayQuil®. It is the “daytime, non-drowsy, congested-stuffy head, sore throat, coughing, aching, fever so you can get through the day medicine.” So what does that really mean? This is a multi-symptom medication to bring relief to those suffering from a cold or the flu. DayQuil® is alcohol and antihistamine free which makes it safe for children six years and older.
The following is taken directly from the label on the DayQuil® (liquid form) bottle and the box of DayQuil® LiquiCaps
~~Ingredients~~
Active ingredients
Liquid form (per tablespoon): Acetaminophen 325mg – pain reliever/fever reducer, Dextromethorphan HBr 10mg –cough suppressant, Pseudoephedrine HCI 30 mg – nasal decongestant.
The liquicaps contains 250mg of Acetaminophen and everything else is the same.
Inactive ingredients
Liquid form: citric acid, flavor, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate, sucrose, yellow 6
LiquiCaps: gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, red 40, sorbitol special, yellow 6
~~Uses~~
Temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms, minor aches, pains, headache, muscular aches, sore throat pain, fever, nasal congestion, and cough.
~~Directions~~
Liquid form: use teaspoon (tsp) or tablespoon (TBSP) or dose cup
Under 6 years: ask a doctor
6-11 years: 1 TBSP or 3tsp or 15ml
12 years and older: 2 TBSP or 6 tsp or 30 ml
Repeat every 4 hours, not to exceed 4 doses per day or use as directed by a doctor. If taking NyQuil® and DayQuil®, limit total to 4 doses per day.
LiquiCaps
Under 6 years: ask a doctor
6-11 years: 1 softgel with water
12 years and older: 2 softgels with water
Repeat every 4 hours, not to exceed 4 doses per day or use as directed by a doctor, same directions for using NyQuil® and DayQuil®.
~~Warnings~~
Alcohol warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take acetaminophen or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage.
Sore throat warning: Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat that occurs with high fever, headache, rash nausea, and vomiting may be serious. Ask a doctor right away. Do not use more than 2 days or give to children under 6 years of age unless directed by a doctor.
Do not use: if you are on a sodium-restricted diet (this appears on the liquid form but not on the liquicap form), 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 a pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have: heart disease, asthma, emphysema, thyroid disease, diabetes, cough associated with smoking, high blood pressure, excessive phlegm (mucus), breathing problems, persistent or chronic cough, trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland.
When using this product: do not take more than directed, avoid alcoholic drinks, do not use with other products containing acetaminophen.
Stop use and ask a doctor if: you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless, fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days, new symptoms occur, symptoms do not get better within 7 days, you need to use more than 7 days (adults) or 5 days (children), cough lasts more than 7 days (adults) or 5 days (children), 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. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice signs or symptoms.
~~Other Information~~
Store at room temperature.
Each tablespoon contains sodium 70.5mg (liquid form only)
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
I found this to be an effective product in temporarily relieving most of my flu symptoms. Both forms relieved my headache and body aches along with reducing my temperature. Neither made my fever go away completely. The liquid form relieved my sore throat much quicker than the softgels. It is a thick liquid so it coated my throat whereas the softgels actually scratched my throat as they went down. The softgels are quite large and tough to swallow when you have a sore throat. Once my sore throat went away, I preferred the softgels. The taste of the liquid is grisly. I shudder even now as I think about it.
BOTTOM LINE
I would recommend Vicks® DayQuil® to those suffering from symptoms of the flu or a cold and who are otherwise healthy. This medication is not for everyone, please read the directions and warnings carefully. Always seek the advice of a doctor or health care professional if you have any questions.
Recommended:
Yes
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