Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cold And Cough
(Acetaminophen / Diphenhydramine / Phenylephrine)
Relieves cold and flu symptoms, and helps you sleep.
Our bottom line
Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cold And Cough (Acetaminophen / Diphenhydramine / Phenylephrine) is good for treating multiple cold and flu symptoms, but it won't relieve coughing.
- Drug class: Respiratory
- Rx status: Over-the-counter
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (acetaminophen / diphenhydramine / phenylephrine)
Upsides
- Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cold And Cough (Acetaminophen / Diphenhydramine / Phenylephrine) is a combination medicine that relieves multiple cold and flu symptoms. It's good to use if you have a stuffy nose, watery eyes, a fever, and pain.
- Since you're taking this with water, it can help you stay hydrated.
- The decongestant (phenylephrine) has fewer side effects than other decongestants like pseudoephedrine. It doesn't raise your blood pressure and heart rate as much, or cause as much trouble falling asleep.
- The pain reliever (acetaminophen) is easier on your stomach and has fewer drug interactions than other pain medications like aspirin or ibuprofen.
Downsides
- Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cold And Cough (Acetaminophen / Diphenhydramine / Phenylephrine) doesn't stop coughing, but drinking warm water will help sooth your throat.
- The antihistamine (diphenhydramine) can make you feel groggy the next morning.
- Phenylephrine doesn't last as long as other decongestants like pseudoephedrine.
- You shouldn't use it if you have high blood pressure.
- To avoid hurting your liver, you have to keep track of the total amount of acetaminophen (APAP) you're taking since it's a very common ingredient in pain and cold/flu combination medicines.
Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cold And Cough (Acetaminophen / Diphenhydramine / Phenylephrine) is a combination medicine that treats cold and flu symptoms. Acetaminophen relieves pain and reduces fever. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that clears your sinuses. Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine that treats runny nose and watery eyes and helps you sleep.
- Drug class: Respiratory
- Rx status: Over-the-counter
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (acetaminophen / diphenhydramine / phenylephrine)
Side effect rates for Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cold And Cough (Acetaminophen / Diphenhydramine / Phenylephrine)
Risks and Warnings for Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cold And Cough (Acetaminophen / Diphenhydramine / Phenylephrine)
Skip risks section. Skip to common concerns section.- Higher risk if:
- › Drinking more than 3 alcoholic beverages a day
- › Taking with other Tylenol-containing medicines
- › History of liver disease
Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cold And Cough (Acetaminophen / Diphenhydramine / Phenylephrine) contains acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol or APAP, and is a common ingredient in many other over-the-counter medicines. Taking too much acetaminophen causes liver damage that can be permanent and life-threatening. In case of an overdose, call your local Poison Control Center and get medical attention immediately.
Common concerns from people taking Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cold And Cough (Acetaminophen / Diphenhydramine / Phenylephrine)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?The FDA hasn’t classified this medicine’s effects on unborn babies. Talk with your doctor about this medicine if you’re pregnant or planning on it.
Tip: Always talk with your doctor before you take any medication while pregnant.- Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cold And Cough (Acetaminophen / Diphenhydramine / Phenylephrine) contains aspartame (phenylalanine). People who have phenylketonuria (PKU) can't break down the amino acid phenylalanine. It builds up and causes serious medical problems. If you have PKU, don't use this product.
- To avoid hurting your liver, you have to keep track of the total amount of acetaminophen (APAP) you're taking since it's a very common ingredient in pain and cold/flu combination medicines.
- The pain reliever (acetaminophen) is easier on your stomach and has fewer drug interactions than other pain medications like aspirin or ibuprofen.