K-Phos No. 2 and NyQuil D

• Generic Name: potassium phosphate / sodium phosphate
• Dosage Forms: tablet, coated
• Other Brand Names: K-Phos MF, K-Phos Neutral, K-Phos No. 2, PHOS-NaK, Phospha 250 Neutral, Uro-KP-Neutral, Neutra-Phos, Vis-Phos N, Virt-Phos 250 Neutral, Av-Phos 250 Neutral, Phospho-Trin 250 Neutral, Phosphorous Supplement

Phosphorus is a naturally occurring substance that is important in every cell in the body. The majority of phosphorus in the body is found in the bones. The potassium and sodium salt forms of phosphorus are called phosphates.

K-Phos No. 2 is a combination medicine used to make the urine more acid to help prevent kidney stones.

K-Phos No. 2 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: NyQuil D, Nyquil Hot Therapy, All-Nite Cold, Nyquil Cold Medicine, Nyquil Liquicap, Robitussin Night Cold, Tylenol Flu Night Time, Alka-Seltzer Plus Night Time Cold Liquigel, Tylenol Severe Cold & Flu Night Time, Night Time, Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cold, All-Nite Multi-Symptom Cold/Flu Relief, Multi-Symptom Nighttime, NyCair

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the cough reflex in the brain that triggers coughing.

Doxylamine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

NyQuil D is a combination medicine used to treat headache, fever, body aches, cough, runny nose, sneezing, and sinus congestion caused by the common cold, or the flu.

NyQuil D will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

NyQuil D may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.