How Often Can You Take Dayquil And About Its Work Process?

Vicks Dayquil is a commonly used OTC medication to treat common cold and flu symptoms. It basically comes in two forms:

• Liquid
• LiquiCaps

Now, the question is how often can you take Dayquil. Here is the answer.

Read Clearly About Dayquil Types And How Long Dayquil Last?

 

How Often Can You Take Dayquil?

A person should take Vicks Dayquil every 4 hours and should not exceed 6 dose or 6 capsules a day. A severe dosage of dayquil may results worse.

 

How Long Does Dayquil Last?

After what we have researched about, the Dayquil dosage will last for 4 to 10 hours and It relies upon a person’s immune system and body weight.

 

How Long Does Dayquil Take To Work?

You may take dayquil dosage either in the form of  a pill or  liquid, whatever it be, its working process  will starts within the time span of 40 minutes.

Dayquil Liquid works faster than the capsules. It is done because of the phenomenon that the liquid reacts with the blood stream in a quick format. If you didn’t feel the relief by consuming a standard amount of dayquil liquid you may go for the limit upto 30 ml per dosage.

Instructions On How To Take Vicks Dayquil?

You will get relief from cold and flu only when you take Dayquil in right proportions. If you aren’t aware of dayquil severe dosage, read the section below on the instructions.

Things You Will Need Are:

• A tablespoon or dose cup for Dayquil Liquid
• Glass of water for Dayquil LiquiCaps or

Dayquil Liquid: Dosage And Consumption Instructions

Step 1: Open the Vicks Dayquil liquid bottle

Step 2: Use a tablespoon or dosage cup for pouring

Step 3: Vicks Dayquil Liquid dosage recommendations include:

• Adults and children (of age 12+) should take only 30 ml or 2 tablespoons of Dayquil Liquid every 4 hours
• Children between the age 6 and 12 should take only 15 ml or 1 tablespoon of Dayquil Liquid every 4 hours

Note: Don’t exceed 4 doses of Vicks Dayquil Liquid in a 24 hours period. Also, it is important to consult with a doctor before giving Dayquil Liquid to kids between 4 and 6 years of age. Make a note that, children younger than 4 shouldn’t take Dayquil.

Step 4: Drink the medication

Step 5: Repeat the steps and have another dose of the medication every 6 to 8 hours

Dayquil LiquiCaps: Dosage And Consumption Instructions

Step 1: Open the pack

Step 2: Have a glass of water with you

Step 3: Vicks Dayquil LiquiCaps dosage recommendations include:

• Adults and children (of age 12+) should take only 2 caps of Dayquil LiquiCaps every 4 hours
• Children between the age 6 and 12 should take only 15 ml or 1 tablespoon of Dayquil Liquid every 4 hours

Note: One should not exceed 12 caps in a 24 hours period. If you are giving the medication to a kid below 12 years, make sure to consult a doctor about the dayquil severe dosage and how long does dayquil last in the child’s body.

Step 4: Consume the pills with a glass of water

Step 5: Repeat the above-mentioned steps and have another dose of the medication every 4 hours

Tips And Warnings

Stop using Vicks Dayquil dosage if you experience dizziness, nervousness, swelling, redness or sleeplessness. The symptoms can get worse or can last for over 5 days (for kids) and 7 days (for adults) if the medication continues. Even the fever can last for over 3 days. Chances for new symptoms to develop are high. Cough keeps occurring repeatedly and there might be severe headache and lasting rash as well. So be alert in knowing the details of how often can you take dayquil dosages.

Some Tips To Make A Note Of…

Here are some useful tips to relieve your cold and flu.

1. For Nose, Sinuses, Ears, Lungs and Throat:

Believe it or not, salt is a great way to ease your cold. All you have to do is to boil some water in a vessel and add some salt into it. Turn off the heat. Blow your nose and try to cough out the phlegm. Bring your face close to the vessel (not so close or else you will get hurt). Cover your head with a towel in a way that the steam does not escape. Inhale the salty steam and exhale from your mouth. Do this until the steam stops. Repeat the process few times in a day to feel better and heal faster.

2. Few OTC Medications To Try:

Apart from the above method, there are some OTC medications you can try, which are listed below:

• Phenylephrine 5mg – Sinus decongestant
• Guaifenisen – An expectorant, which liquefies the mucus in a way that it is easier to expel. However, you need to keep drinking water or it will not work. Also, you might have the need to use your bathroom frequently because the medication makes you pee a lot. It also causes constipation, which is yet another reason to be hydrated.

Other Things To Follow:

• Stay at home
• Take plenty of rest
• Drink lots of water
• Eat healthy
• Focus more on vitamin C intake
• Keep yourself hygienic – wash your hands properly and often
• Eat garlic
• Do some exercises
• Avoid chocolate and milk, as these two can thicken the mucus
• Drink hot water mixed with honey and lemon

NOTE: We are not doctors. Healthcare5 researches and gives you what works generally. Since every individual’s condition and body is different, it is important to consult a doctor before trying any of the above-mentioned suggestions.