A couple of questions

What kind of alcohol is in NyQuil?

But doesn't nyquil contain alcohol? The liquid form of NyQuil contains 10 percent alcohol, which helps the active ingredients dissolve. This concentration is similar to what you'd find in white wine.Jul 2, 2019

Does NyQuil contain alcohol?

A: NyQuil Liquid contains 10 percent alcohol. NyQuil LiquiCaps does not contain alcohol. Alcohol-Free NyQuil Cold & Flu Nighttime Relief Liquid does not contain alcohol.

Is there more alcohol in NyQuil than beer?

NyQuil contains 25 percent alcohol, which makes it 50 proof. As a result, this popular cold medicine is higher in alcohol content than beer or wine and gets close to some hard liquor. Whether it comes from the drugstore or the liquor store, alcohol has the same effect on the body.

Can NyQuil cause you to fail an alcohol test?

Over-the-counter medications. Nyquil, Vicks products, and other cold medications contain alcohol. These and other alcohol-containing medicines may cause a breathalyzer test to show a false positive result.

Why is alcohol in NyQuil?

Hooch has been used as a folk remedy for the common cold for centuries (despite the fact that it doesn't work). But according to Procter & Gamble, alcohol's sole purpose in NyQuil is to serve as a solvent, keeping the top three ingredients in solution.

How much alcohol was in the original NyQuil?

The original formula contained: ephedrine [decongestant], doxylamine [antihistamine], acetaminophen [analgesic], dextromethorphan [antitussive], and 25% alcohol [50 proof] in a licorice (anise) flavored vehicle.

What ingredients are in NyQuil?

There are three active ingredients in NyQuil: acetaminophen, dextromethorphan (DXM), and doxylamine. Acetaminophen reduces fever and alleviates minor pain, dextromethorphan suppresses coughing, and doxylamine is an antihistamine (anti-allergy medication) which relieves congestion, sneezing, and sore threat.

Did NyQuil ever have codeine in it?

Hi, Max, No, Nyquil is over the counter, so no codeine. Codeine requires a doctors RX. But for a non-prescription medicine I find Nyquil pretty darn effective at stopping my cough and drying up congestion.