Is phenylephrine the same as Benadryl?
Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine. Phenylephrine is a decongestant. Diphenhydramine and phenylephrine is a combination medicine used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
Which cough syrup contains dextromethorphan?
Common brands containing dextromethorphan:
- Coricidin. ®
- Delsym. ®
- Dimetapp. ®
- Mucinex. ®
- Robitussin. ®
- Sucrets. ®
- Vicks. ®
- Store Brands (ex. Walmart’s “Equate” brand or CVS Health’s store brand)
Does NyQuil have dextromethorphan?
There are three active ingredients in NyQuil: acetaminophen, dextromethorphan (DXM), and doxylamine. Acetaminophen reduces fever and alleviates minor pain, dextromethorphan suppresses coughing, and doxylamine is an antihistamine (anti-allergy medication) which relieves congestion, sneezing, and sore threat.
What is the generic name for phenylephrine?
Phenylephrine is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist indicated for the treatment of clinically important hypotension resulting primarily from vasodilation in the setting of anesthesia. Phenylephrine is available under the following different brand names: Vazculep.
Will phenylephrine make you sleepy?
Since the main symptom of a cold is congestion in your nose and/or chest, cold medicines usually contain a decongestant ingredient. Examples include phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine. These typically do not cause drowsiness and can make some people feel hyper or more alert.
Does Nyquil have dextromethorphan?
Can I take Bromfed and Nyquil?
Using brompheniramine together with doxylamine may increase side effects such as drowsiness, blurred vision, dry mouth, heat intolerance, flushing, decreased sweating, difficulty urinating, abdominal cramping, constipation, irregular heartbeat, confusion, and memory problems.
What ingredients are in Bromfed DM?
Brompheniramine maleate 2mg, pseudoephedrine HCl 30mg, dextromethorphan HBr 10mg; per 5mL; liq; contains alcohol 0.95% v/v; butterscotch flavor.
What are the side effects of NyQuil?
Side effects of Nyquil can include disorientation and dizziness. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Like most medications, Nyquil can cause some side effects, but they are relatively rare. Serious side effects of Nyquil are even rarer, but they can still occur.
Is NyQuil as alcoholic as white wine?
With 10 percent concentration of alcohol, it’s about as alcoholic as a bottle of white wine. This is why one of the side effects of Nyquil can seem like the effects of drinking too much.
Is NyQuil safe to take while driving?
However, if you manifest the serious side effects of Nyquil, you should immediately tell a physician. Even some of the milder side effects can be hazardous in the right conditions. For example, blurred vision and drowsiness while driving can be very dangerous and even fatal.
What is the difference between Nyquil and doxylamine?
Doxylamine works by preventing your body from producing natural compounds like acetylcholine and histamine. This stops you from getting your nose runny, sneezing too much or making your eyes water. Nyquil also contains about 10 percent alcohol in its composition.