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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Analgesics Analgesics are drugs used to relieve pain. Some can also help lower fever. Analgesics work by interfering with pain signals to the brain and acting on the part of your brain that regulates body temperature. It's rare to have a fever with the common cold. However, it's possible to have a headache or sore throat if you have a cold. Examples of analgesics that may treat these symptoms include:Aleve (naproxen sodium)Advil (ibuprofen)Tylenol (acetaminophen) Many multi-ingredient cold medications also contain an analgesic. For example, DayQuil contains the analgesic acetaminophen. OTC analgesics are typically taken by mouth and are available in several oral forms, including tablets, capsules, and liquid. Mucinex is an orally administered expectorant approved by the FDA to help loosen thin mucus in the lungs and airways to make it easier to cough out the mucus. Guaifenesin is the single active ingredient in Mucinex. Mucinex extended-release (ER) tablet is approved for use in adults and children 12 years and older. The children's versions of Mucinex may be used for children 4 years or older. Off-Label Uses In some cases, healthcare providers may prescribe guaifenesin to treat conditions that differ from what the drug was initially approved to treat. This is called off-label use. Guaifenesin is sometimes used off-label to relieve chest congestion due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Alternative Brand-Name Forms Mucinex is available in different brand-name versions, which may contain other ingredients besides guaifenesin. However, this article mainly focuses on the version of Mucinex that contains just guaifenesin. Other popular versions of Mucinex are: Mucinex DM (guaifenesin/dextromethorphan)Mucinex Children's Cough (guaifenesin/dextromethorphan)Mucinex Fast-Max (acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/guaifenesin/phenylephrine) These versions of Mucinex typically come in several different oral forms that may vary based on your product type. They can include: Solution (a type of liquid that you take by mouth)Liquid-filled capsulesER tablets What Is DayQuil? DayQuil is a multi-ingredient cold medication. It's approved by the FDA to treat the following symptoms associated with cold or flu:Aches and pain, such as headache or sore throatFeverCoughNasal congestion Active Ingredients To treat cold symptoms, DayQuil contains the following active ingredients:Phenylephrine, which is a nasal decongestantDextromethorphan, which is a cough suppressant Acetaminophen, which is an pain reliever and fever reducer Forms of Administration DayQuil comes in an oral liquid solution, and an oral liquid-filled capsule forms. The liquid forms of DayQuil are approved for use in adults and children ages 6 years and older. DayQuil caplets (an oral tablet) and liquid-filled capsules are approved for adults and children 12 years or older. Alternative Brand-Name Forms Other popular versions of DayQuil include: DayQuil Severe Cold and Flu (acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/guaifenesin/phenylephrine)DayQuil Kids Cold Cough Plus Mucus (guaifenesin/phenylephrine/dextromethorphan) Another popular version of this drug is NyQuil. This medication is formulated to be
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