Have you ever overslept or been hung-over well that is exactly the feeling I get while hopped up on Vicks NyQuil LiquiCaps. This groggy almost illusive state happens nearly every time I use “Nighttime Medicines” associated with multi-symptom relief. The whole idea behind taking a medicine is to “feel better,” and while the drugs do help relieve the symptoms, again I feel that some of the side effects are a bit much.

Although it is clear that it may causes drowsiness, which may be a "wanted" side effect to help get to sleep, I find other issues with the drugs dosage recommendation. Another side effect I experience is a high feeling if I take 2 capsules.

However, the drug does what it claims in terms of knocking out some of the major symptoms it claims to control. Vicks does makes some excellent health products from drugs to rubs. Vicks NyQuil LiquiCaps is Made in Canada and widely distributed by Procter & Gamble here in the USA.


Uses

Temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms including:
• Nasal decongestant
• cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
• sore throat
• headache
• minor aches and pains
• fever
• runny nose and sneezing


Directions

• Take only as recommended—see *Overdose warning.
• Do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours.
• Adults and children 12 years and over 2 LiquiCapss with water every 6 hours
• Children under 12 years Ask a doctor

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

Store at room temperature.

I have included some of the more important warnings, for a full list visit http://www.vicks.com


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

*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. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Keep out of reach of children


Active Ingredients

Each LiquiCaps Contains

Acetaminophen 325 mg (pain reliever/fever reducer)
Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg (cough suppressant)
Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg (antihistamine)
Pseudoephedrine HCL 30 mg (nasal decongestant)


Inactive Ingredients

D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C blue no. 1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special, titanium dioxide


Where to Purchase

Available nationwide in food and drug stores, and mass merchandisers such as: Costco, Cub Foods, CVS, Drug Emporium, Fry's, Jewel/Osco, Kmart, Kroger, Meijer, Publix, Safeway Save Mart, Target, Walgreens, Wal-Mart


My Recommendation

Typically I take only one capsule at a time rather than the recommended dosage of two. This prevents some of the highness and grogginess I experience when taking two capsules at a time. I find that the drug acts fairly quickly in decongestion, and rapidly brings relief to aches & pains associated with colds & flu symptoms.

However, I use this product sparingly I find that grogginess does not mean sleepiness. If I want to be groggy I’ll simply drink all night and get up for work at 4:00AM, which brings me to my next point the sleep I receive while on Vicks NyQuil isn’t exactly REM.. (Rapid Eye Movement) Basically the sleep collected is more associated with an all night drinking sleep rather than a highly beneficial sleep.


Cold Fighters Unite

While experienced in the field of Common Colds, I have found a few things to ease my suffering. I drink a ton of clear fluids, juices, and hot tea. The tea breaks up my phlegm & sooths my sore throat, while the juices boost my energy along with the ability to fight the cold with healthy vitamins. That old saying "Feed a Cold & Starve a Fever" could not be more on the money, keep your strength even if you do not feel like eating make sure you nourish your body to give it the ability to combat that virus!

Truth be told, I have found that decongestants not only relieve the symptoms of a stuffed up noise, but the release prevents further plugging & infection of your ears & throat. So keep your health in check & take care of yourself.


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