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I took delsym at 7am today. then i took dayquil at 7 pm. can i take dayquil again at 3 am or is that too much of the cough suppressant?

Q: i took delsym at 7am today. then i took dayquil at 7 pm. can i take dayquil again at 3 am or is that too much of the cough suppressant?

: No, not too much at all, you can take it again.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, not too much at all, you can take it again.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/3/2022

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A member asked:

I took delsym at 7am today. then i took dayquil at 7 pm. can i take dayquil again at 3 am or is that too much of the cough suppressant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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