Vicks DayQuil is a medicine designed to help relieve many symptoms of a cold that is to be taken orally in either liquid or "LiquiCap" (capsule) form, during the day. Its nighttime counterpart is NyQuil. It was introduced in 1974 under the name "DayCare." Vicks (VapoRub) In Germany, the brand name is written Wick, as Wichs(pronounced vicks) is German slang for semen. ... Acute viral nasopharyngitis, often known as the common cold, is a mild viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory system (nose and throat) [1]. Symptoms include sneezing, sniffling, runny nose, nasal congestion; scratchy, sore, or phlegmy throat; coughing; headache; and tiredness. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ...

As with NyQuil, DayQuil no longer contains Pseudoephedrine. It has been replaced with phenylephrine. Pseudoephedrine (commonly abbreviated as PSE) is a sympathomimetic amine commonly used as a decongestant. ... Phenylephrine or neosynephrine is an α-agonist used primarily as a decongestant, as an agent to dilate the pupil, and rarely to increase blood pressure. ...

Uses

DayQuil is used for the temporary relief of cold and flu symptoms, such as: Acute viral nasopharyngitis, often known as the common cold, is a mild viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory system (nose and throat) [1]. Symptoms include sneezing, sniffling, runny nose, nasal congestion; scratchy, sore, or phlegmy throat; coughing; headache; and tiredness. ... Respiratory disease properly named influenza(say: in-floo-en-zah ). Some specific varities of influenza with a vaccination available are: A-New Caledonia, A-California, B-Shanghai. ...

• nasal congestion
• sore throat
• headache
• cough
• minor aches and pains
• muscular aches
• fever

. Nasal congestion is the blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose become swollen from inflamed blood vessels. ... Pharyngitis is a painful inflammation of the pharynx, and is colloquially referred to as a sore throat. ... A headache (medically known as cephalalgia, sometimes spelled as cephalgia) is a condition of pain in the head; sometimes neck or upper back pain may also be interpreted as a headache. ... An analogue medical thermometer showing the temperature of 38. ...

Ingredients

DayQuil's active ingredients are: Acetaminophen 325 mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg, Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

• Acetaminophen (pain reliever/fever reducer)
• Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant)
• Phenylephrine (nasal decongestant)

It should not be taken by people who drink a lot of alcohol, who are taking other medicines containing acetaminophen, or who are using a prescribed monoamine oxidase inhibitor. Acetaminophen (USAN) or paracetamol (INN), is a popular analgesic and antipyretic drug that is used for the relief of fever, headaches, and other minor aches and pains. ... Dextromethorphan (DM or DXM) is an antitussive drug that is found in many over-the-counter cold and cough preparations, usually in the form of dextromethorphan hydrobromide. ... Phenylephrine or neosynephrine is an α-agonist used primarily as a decongestant, as an agent to dilate the pupil, and rarely to increase blood pressure. ... Functional group of an alcohol molecule. ... Acetaminophen (USAN) or paracetamol (INN), is a popular analgesic and antipyretic drug that is used for the relief of fever, headaches, and other minor aches and pains. ... Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are a class of antidepressant drugs prescribed for the treatment of depression. ...

External link

• Vicks.com