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Can my 6 yr old son take nyquil ?
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No: Nyquel is not safe for a 6 year old. There are age appropriate version of it containing Diphenhydramine and guaifenecin but not alcohol.
Answered 11/16/2016
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Avoid nyquil: Avoid the cold remedies in children they have been associated with respiratory failure.
Answered 12/20/2012
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