Nitetime Oral Liquid

Generic name: acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide and doxylamine succinate
Dosage form: oral liquid
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 21, 2022.

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Active ingredient (in each 15 mL tablespoon)

Acetaminophen 500 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg

Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Antihistamine

Uses

temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:

• cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
• sore throat
• headache
• minor aches and pains
• fever
• runny nose and sneezing

Warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:

• more than 4 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
• with other drugs containing acetaminophen
• 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than two days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

Do not use

• with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
• if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
• to make a child sleepy

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• liver disease
• glaucoma
• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
• a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
• persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
• a sodium-restricted diet

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

• taking sedatives or tranquilizers
• taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

When using this product

• excitability may occur, especially in children
• marked drowsiness may occur
• avoid alcohol...