Question 1

how is nyquil bad for your body?

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Nyquil: Nyquil is an OTC product first manufactured by P&amp;G in 1966.   It is intended to treat symptoms of the common cold.   There are many forms of Nyquil .   Some may contain  sedating antihistamines, hypnotics or alcohol.   If taken as directed by your physician , at night and at the correct dosage it should  be allright.  Sleepiness , hyperactivitiy and transient increase in Blood pressure can occur.

Question 2

i drank a half a bottle of nyquil will i be ok?

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: If concerned you should have called poison control  if not ok by time someone answers you you could be dead

Question 3

what would happen to someone who took 4 nyquil caps at once?

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How much?: It depends how big you are and how much you took. The major issue is the amount of Acetaminophen you ingested as this can cause severe liver toxicity and even death.
You mention you took it twice but not how much. 
I would suggest you call your doc or local poison control if there is any doubt.

Question 4

can 2 year old take nyquil?

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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 5

will nyquil help pneumonia ?

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No, not much...: Nyquil or other cold medicines don't do much to help get rid of pneumonia. Cold medicines can lessen one's cough and runny nose, but the pneumonia still has to heal up by itself... With the help of antibiotics if it is a bacterial or mycoplasmal type of pneumonia. Mycoplasma are germs that are treated with medications like zithromax (similar to erythromycin).

Question 6

what kind of alcohol is nyquil?

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Nyquil: Alcohol has 25% alcohol content. But nyquil is not considered an "alcohol".

Question 7

should a 9 year old take nyquil?

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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 i take nyquil with ramipril?

Accepted Answer

Yes: but which NyQuil, at any rate, there are no interactions. Good that you asked, always exercise caution with multiple medications, best wishes

Question 9

well nyquil show u on a drug test ?

Accepted Answer

Nyquil: No, but it can give false positive results for amphetamines, heroin, opiates, Methadone or ecstacy.

Question 10

can i take nitrofuratoin and nyquil?

Accepted Answer

No sig interaction: Nyquil contains acetaminophen (tylenol), dextromethorphan (cough suppressant), and doxylamine succinate (antihistamine).  Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic commonly prescribed for bladder infections.  There are no known drug-drug interaction between the two meds.

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