Comparing Mucinex D vs Vicks Nyquil D Cold And Flu Nighttime Relief
| Mucinex D (guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine) | Vicks Nyquil D Cold and Flu Nighttime Relief (acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / pseudoephedrine) |
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| Mucinex D (guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine) | Vicks Nyquil D Cold and Flu Nighttime Relief (acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / pseudoephedrine) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Cough and Nasal Congestion. Mucinex D may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Cold Symptoms. Vicks Nyquil D Cold and Flu Nighttime Relief may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Mucinex D (guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine) | |||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Mucinex D has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 224 ratings on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
Vicks Nyquil D Cold and Flu Nighttime Relief has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% 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. | |||||||||
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| Other guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine brands include: Aldex GS, Altarussin PE, Ambi 60/1000, Ambi 60/580, Ambi 80/780, Ambifed, Ambifed-G, Ami-Tex PSE, Anatuss LA, Aquatab D Dose Pack, Coldmist, Coldmist Jr, Coldmist LA, Congestac, D-Feda II, Deco-D, Decongest II, Deconsal LA, Defen-LA, Degen II, Demibid II, Desal II, Despec-SR, Despec-Tab, Drituss GP, Durasal II, Duratuss GP (old formulation), Dynex, Entex PSE, Entex T, Eudal SR, ExeFen, ExeFen-IR, Fenex-PSE, G-Phed, G-Phed- PD, GP 500, Guai Sudo, Guai-Vent/PSE, Guaibid D, Guaibid D Pediatric, Guaifed, Guaifed-PSE, Guaifenex GP, Guaifenex PSE 120, Guaifenex PSE 60, Guaifenex PSE 80, Guaifenex PSE 85, Guaifenex RX, Guaimax-D, Guaipax PSE, Guaitab, Guaivent (Ethex), Guaivent PD, Guiadrine II, Guiadrine II SR, Guiadrine PSE, Guiadrine PSE 120, Guiatex II, Guiatex II SR, Guiatex PSE, Guiatuss PE, Humibid GC, Mardrops-EX, Maxifed, Mucinex D Maximum Strength, Mucus D, Mucus Relief D, Nalex CR, Nalex Jr, Poly-Vent IR, Robitussin Severe Congestion, Ru-Tuss DE, Sinutab Non Drying, Tusnel Pediatric Drops View more | Other acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / pseudoephedrine brands include: All-Nite Cold, All-Nite Multi-Symptom Cold/Flu Relief, Tylenol Severe Cold & Flu Night Time | ||||||||
| 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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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 220 drugs are known to interact with Mucinex D:
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A total of 682 drugs are known to interact with Vicks Nyquil D Cold and Flu Nighttime Relief:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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June 22, 2004 |
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