Comparing DayQuil/NyQuil Severe Cold And Flu vs Promethazine DM
| DayQuil/NyQuil Severe Cold and Flu (acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / guaifenesin / phenylephrine) | Promethazine DM (dextromethorphan / promethazine) |
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| DayQuil/NyQuil Severe Cold and Flu (acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / guaifenesin / phenylephrine) | Promethazine DM (dextromethorphan / promethazine) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Cold Symptoms. DayQuil/NyQuil Severe Cold and Flu may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Cough, Allergic Rhinitis, Cold Symptoms. Promethazine DM may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Promethazine DM has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 44 ratings on Drugs.com. 45% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
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| Other acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / guaifenesin / phenylephrine brands include: Mucinex Fast-Max Day & Night, Mucinex Fast-Max Day Severe Cold and Night Cold & Flu, Mucinex Sinus-Max Day & Night |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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16 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Summary unavailable. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 670 drugs are known to interact with DayQuil/NyQuil Severe Cold and Flu:
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A total of 755 drugs are known to interact with Promethazine DM:
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February 14, 2006 |
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