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Can you take Dayquil while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Avoid taking Dayquil during pregnancy. It contains the decongestant phenylephrine, which may not be safe for expecting moms.
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FDA advisers say phenylephrine doesn't work — so why do DayQuil, Theraflu and other popular decongestants still include it?
It’s been one year since advisers to the Food and Drug Administration unanimously concluded that phenylephrine — a decongestant ... Vicks DayQuil and Theraflu — is not actually effective.
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Dayquil Cold & Flu Liquid
Hepatic dysfunction. Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. GI or GU obstruction. Thyroid disease. Diabetes. Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Pregnancy. Nursing ...
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Decongestant in many cold medicines not work: U.S. FDA
Phenylephrine is used in popular versions of Sudafed, Dayquil and other medications ... including an older decongestant that was moved behind the pharmacy counter nearly 20 years ago." ...
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Dayquil Cold & Flu
Acetaminophen 325mg, dextromethorphan HBr 10mg, phenylephrine HCl 5mg; per liquiCap. See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. Increased risk of hepatotoxicity with ≥3 alcoholic ...