Comparing Melatonin vs Vicks NyQuil Cold & Flu Nighttime Relief
| Melatonin | Vicks NyQuil Cold & Flu Nighttime Relief (acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine) |
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| Melatonin | Vicks NyQuil Cold & Flu Nighttime Relief (acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine) |
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Prescription and OTC
Supplemental melatonin is very effective at reducing symptoms of jet lag, particularly that brought about by eastward travel across five or more time zones. Melatonin may also be used to treat sleep... View more |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Cold Symptoms, Cough. Vicks NyQuil Cold & Flu Nighttime Relief may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Melatonin | More about Vicks NyQuil Cold & Flu Nighttime Relief (acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Melatonin has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 239 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
Vicks NyQuil Cold & Flu Nighttime Relief has an average rating of 2.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 100% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
View all Melatonin side effects |
View all Vicks NyQuil Cold & Flu Nighttime Relief side effects |
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| Brand Names | ||
| Bio-Melatonin, Melatonin Time Release, SGard, Sleep3 | Other acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine brands include: Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold+Cough Night Liquid, Clear Cough PM Multi-Symptom, Contac Cold + Flu (Night) Cooling Relief Liquid, Coricidin HBP Nighttime Multi-Symptom Cold, Delsym Night Time Cough & Cold, Multi Symptom NiteTime, Night Time Multi Symptom Cold/Flu Relief, Robitussin Cold + Flu (Nighttime), Robitussin Peak Cold Nighttime Cold + Flu, Tylenol Cold & Cough Nighttime, Tylenol Cough & Sore Throat Nightime, Vicks Nature Fusion Cold & Flu Nighttime Relief, Vicks NyQuil HBP Cold & Flu View more | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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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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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category N
Not classified
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Category N
Not classified
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 339 drugs are known to interact with Melatonin:
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A total of 530 drugs are known to interact with Vicks NyQuil Cold & Flu Nighttime Relief:
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| First Approval Date | ||
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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