acetaminophen doxylamine phenylephrine

“Acetaminophen, doxylamine, and phenylephrine” combination medicine is used to treat headache, sinus pain, runny nose, sneezing, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu. It is worth noting that Acetaminophen (first made in 1877) is a pain reliever and fever reducer, whereas Doxylamine (first reported in 1949) is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. As for Phenylephrine (which was patented in 1927), it is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Bear in mind that cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Therefore, do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children younger than this age, unless specifically directed by the doctor. However, it is still not known whether “acetaminophen, doxylamine, and phenylephrine” combination medicine will harm an unborn baby or if it will harm a nursing baby, considering it may pass into breast milk. Therefore, you must consult your doctor before using this medicine. As for the side effects that may occur as a result of using this product, they include dizziness, drowsiness, mild headache, blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, and sleep problems (insomnia).