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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Used before bedtime to help relieve cold and flu symptoms while you sleep. Like DayQuil, NyQuil contains the analgesic acetaminophen and the cough suppressant dextromethorphan. However, it does not have the nasal decongestant phenylephrine. NyQuil, the nighttime version of DayQuill, contains doxylamine, an antihistamine that helps relieve runny nose and sneezing. It also causes drowsiness. Dosing Guidelines The following are standard dosing guidelines recommended by the manufacturers of Mucinex and DayQuil for adults and children ages 12 years and older. Remember that the table below does not include all the versions in which Mucinex and DayQuil are available. Be sure to follow the dosing instructions on the package of the cold medication you take. These may vary based on the form and brand version set below: Brand Version:Recommended Dosages for Tablets or Capsules:Recommended Dosages for Liquid Forms:• Mucinex and Mucinex DM• One to two tablets every 12 hours• Maximum: Four tablets per 24 hours• N/A• Mucinex Fast-Max• Two tablets or liquid-filled capsules every four hours• Maximum: 12 tablets or capsules per 24 hours• 20 milliliters (mL) every four hours• Maximum: Six doses per 24 hours• DayQuil• Two capsules every four hours• Maximum: Eight capsules per 24 hours• 30 mL every four hours• Maximum: Four doses per 24 hours• DayQuil Severe Cold and Flu• Two capsules every four hours• Maximum: Eight capsules per 24 hours• 30 mL every four hours• Maximum: Four doses per 24 hours Mucinex tablets and DayQuil caplets and capsules should not be taken by children younger than 12 years old. Instead, Mucinex children's versions and liquid forms of DayQuil may be used for younger children. The table below shows recommended children's dosages for Mucinex and DayQuil: Brand Version:Age-Based Recommended Dosages:• Mucinex Children's Cough• 4–5 years old : 2.5–5 mL every four hours• 6–11 years old : 5-10 mL every four hours• Maximum: Six doses per 24 hours• Children's Mucinex Mini-Melts• 4–5 years old: One packet every four hours• 6–11 years old: One to two packets every four hours• Maximum: Six doses per 24 hours• DayQuil Kids Cold Plus Mucus liquid• 6–11 years old : 15 mL every four hours• Maximum: Four doses per 24 hours• DayQuil Cold and Flu liquid• 6–11 years: 15 mL every four hours• Maximum: Four doses per 24 hours• DayQuil Severe Cold and Flu solution• 6–11 years: 15 mL every four hours• Maximum: Four doses per 24 hours NyQuil is approved for use in adults and children 12 years or older. For these ages, the recommended dosages are the same as for DayQuil capsules and liquid. Safe Use Guidance The following are guidelines for the safe use of Mucinex and DayQuil. Mucinex Take Mucinex tablets with a full glass of water. You may
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