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Is It Safe To Take Dayquil And Nyquil Within A Few Hours Gap?

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Posted on Thu, 18 Sep 2014
Question: I accidently took dayquil and nyquil within a few hours of each other. I am 29, 195lbs, male...will i be ok?
should i do anything or can i sleep?
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You can sleep

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
Dayquil or Nyquil (acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/pseudoephedrine) is used for treatment of cold and flu.
Since you have not mentioned any symptoms in query, you need to worry. Moreover, you had medication with few hours’ difference. These medications can be repeated after 4-6 hours according to your symptoms.
Drink plenty of water, which easily flushes the medication from your body. You will be okay.
If you are having any symptoms, then let me know.
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any queries, I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
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Is It Safe To Take Dayquil And Nyquil Within A Few Hours Gap?

Brief Answer: You can sleep Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX, Dayquil or Nyquil (acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/pseudoephedrine) is used for treatment of cold and flu. Since you have not mentioned any symptoms in query, you need to worry. Moreover, you had medication with few hours’ difference. These medications can be repeated after 4-6 hours according to your symptoms. Drink plenty of water, which easily flushes the medication from your body. You will be okay. If you are having any symptoms, then let me know. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any queries, I will be happy to help you. Thank you.