Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I took virtussin approximately 3 hrs ago and it has not helped my cough. i'm considering taking nyquil but need to know when it would be safe to do ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
At least 6 hours: Interval is needed to clear the codeine in Virtussin from your system, if not 8 hours. Nyquil contains an antihistaminic which would interact with the codeine. Moreover, codeine at times can cause spasm of the airways causing more cough, that's why it didn't help to start with, if you are really suffering call your doctor or go to urgent care for management, good luck
Answered 9/11/2016
989 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I was prescribed and started today medrol pack (methlyprednisone) & cefdinir for a sinus and upper respiratory infection. I was told to continue using mucinex dm as I have for 2 days. I would like to use NyQuil to get sleep and calm the cough. safe?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I took codeine cough syrup 3 hours ago to no effect on my wracking cough; can I take NyQuil now?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I ran out of nyquil & 6 hours later I took theraflu severe cold & cough. Did I do wrong by taking nyquil & theraflu in the same day ??
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I took 2 tsp of nyquil Vicks cough 30ml . I'm 7 1/2 weeks pregnant will my baby be okay i'm worried;(?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can NyQuil make you forgetful ? feel out of it ? I've been taking NyQuil for a cough and lately I just feel so lost and out of it could this be why
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
My boyfriend drank 5 beers about four or five hours ago, although he has a very bad cough! would it be safe for him to take nyquil now?
I had a bad headache so took 1000mg of aspirin cuz I'm a big dude takes a lot more .Is it safe for me take some NyQuil for cough now b4 bed ?
I took NyQuil about 5 hours ago but woke up with a persistent cough. I took some hydrocodine cough medicine 5mg. Is that safe?
I take Zoloft (sertraline) 150mg daily and i currently have a bad cold and cough. Is it safe to take Nyquil? I read articles saying it can cause serotonin syndrom.
I take adderall 10mg in the morning. Its now midnight and I have an awful sore throat and cough and all I have is DayQuil or NyQuil..is it safe to take one of those?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
