Question 1

my 7 year old son has symptoms of a cold. coughing, running nose, mild fever, etc. i gave him 15 ml of childrens nyquil and within five minutes he began vomiting. i wont be giving him any more. is this a common side effect? should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

: Influenza can involve coughing, runny nose, mild fever and vomiting. NYquil is not known for causing vomiting, but it may be that your son's illness was already priming him for a sensitive stomach. The best treatment for children who are ill with these symptoms is humidification and saline drops.

Question 2

taking a large dose of nyquil every night...can this be harmful or addicting? 21 year old male

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: While nyquil is safe when used as directed for the short-term, the prolonged use or abuse of nyquil can pose some serious health risks, including addiction. Some of the ingredients in nyquil can have long-term effects on the body if the medication is abused.

Question 3

can i give 4 year old 35 pound girl small dose of nyquil?

Accepted Answer

No: No. NyQuil contains a combination of medicines that may be VERY dangerous in young kids! If your child is in pain, over-the-counter Tylenol (acetaminophen) can help (take only as directed!). If they have a cough, then studies have shown that HONEY actually works better (1-2 tsp as needed) than cough syrup! It thins secretions and loosens the cough. Only use it in kids older than 1 year!

Question 4

my 9 year old weighs 93 lbs. can i give her a half dose of nyquil to receive her of her flu-like symptoms so she can sleep?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: Nasal saline rinses may work as well fewer side effects. I would nif advise using Nyquil.

Question 5

i took twice the dose of nyquil and now im nervous of it killing me i am 18 years old 150 pounds and have been sick for the past 3 days is this enough to kill me or am i just being irrational?

Accepted Answer

Should not..: If it was the recommended dose and you took it twice only as a one time event this should not be life threatening. However, if you took more than that and you are experiencing any symptoms you need to be seen immediately. You can also call poison control center for more directives on this: 1-800-222-1222.

Question 6

can 2 year old take nyquil?

Accepted Answer

I'd never advise it: The FDA does not approve this product under 2, but the health care societies have studied &amp; found these products of no value to kids under 6. Thousands of ER visits happen yearly for overdoses.

Question 7

should a 9 year old take nyquil?

Accepted Answer

Children's Nyquil : Children's nyquil has different ingredients than regular nyquil  and can be used by a 9 year old. Regular nyquil is recommended for children 12 or older.

Question 8

can a 13 year old female take a nyquil liquicap without overdosing?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That would be an appropriate dose 1 liquicap.

Question 9

i gave my 8 year old daughter children's plus cough almost 2 hours ago but isn't helping, would it be ok if i gave her tiny bit of adult nyquil?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely to help: Cough is a protective reflex that allows the lungs to clear itself of irritants &amp; mucous debris. Studies of cough/cold preparations find they do little if anything in kids under 12. Mucinex can thin the secretions so they are easier to cough out, but the antihistamine containing products like NyQuil thicken them, making them harder to move.

Question 10

can my 15 year old daughter take nyquil with trazodone 50mg?

Accepted Answer

Not: Combining these medications can increase the risk of a serious condition "serotonin syndrome". Symptoms: confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering/shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm/stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting/diarrhea. (www.Drugs.Com).

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My 7 year old son has symptoms of a cold. coughing, running nose, mild fever, etc. i gave him 15 ml of childrens nyquil and within five minutes he began vomiting. i wont be giving him any more. is this a common side effect? should i be concerned?

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Taking a large dose of nyquil every night...can this be harmful or addicting? 21 year old male

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Can i give 4 year old 35 pound girl small dose of nyquil?

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My 9 year old weighs 93 lbs. can i give her a half dose of nyquil to receive her of her flu-like symptoms so she can sleep?

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I took twice the dose of nyquil and now im nervous of it killing me i am 18 years old 150 pounds and have been sick for the past 3 days is this enough to kill me or am i just being irrational?

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Can 2 year old take nyquil?

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Should a 9 year old take nyquil?

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Can a 13 year old female take a nyquil liquicap without overdosing?

A member asked:

I gave my 8 year old daughter children's plus cough almost 2 hours ago but isn't helping, would it be ok if i gave her tiny bit of adult nyquil?

A member asked:

Can my 15 year old daughter take nyquil with trazodone 50mg?

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