NyQuil D and Pentosan polysulfate sodium

• 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.

• Generic Name: pentosan polysulfate sodium
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Elmiron

Pentosan polysulfate sodium works like an anticoagulant (blood thinner) that prevents the formation of blood clots. However, it is used to treat bladder pain and discomfort caused by cystitis (bladder inflammation or irritation).

Pentosan polysulfate sodium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.