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Q: Allergic reations to Nyquil or certain of its ingredients

asked by: DoctorQuestion on July 25th, 2008

i took two multi flu like symptom pills today. similar to nyquil. i now have these areas on my torso that are red, it looks like a rash. it seems to be getting better, but is this kind of thing normal with that type of product?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on July 28th, 2008

Mens Conditions Answer A4468

If the medicine you took was the same as Nyquil than you might have an allergic reaction to various of its ingredients (acetaminophen dextromethorphan doxylamine succinate).

You may want to consult your family doctor about this.

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