Question 1

Why does NyQuil make me sleepy?

Accepted Answer

Nyquil carries a component named doxylamine, which is an antihistamine. Basically, asthma symptoms are treated with it. In fact, it blocks the histamines from attaching to the receptors in the brain. Therefore, taking this, you may feel exhausted and sleepy.

Question 2

What do I do if I miss a dose of Delsym?

Accepted Answer

If you forget to take a dose, do so right away. Skip the missing dose if you only remember it before the next dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Be careful not to double the dose to match.

Question 3

What to do if cough medicine doesn't work?

Accepted Answer

First, talk to your health professional, if cough medicine doesn’t work. Then, follow his suggestions or you can try home remedies. In this case, to calm an inflamed throat and loosen mucus, drink plenty of liquids or use a cool-mist humidifier or vaporizer. Furthermore, before going to sleep, have some honey. According to studies, sweet things can help soothe a cough. However, honey should not be given to infants younger than 12 months.

Can You Take Delsym and Nyquil Together?