Week 3: Fever and Body Ache (Bolded/Underlined Terms)

Question 1

What are 3 systemic analgesics used to treat fever and body ache?

Answer 1

1. acetaminophen (Tylenol, FeverAll)
2. Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
3. Naproxen (Aleve)

Question 2

In combination products, Tylenol Cold DAY and NIGHT both contain the active ingredients:

• acetaminophen (for pain/fever)
• dextromethorphan (cough suppressant)
• phenylephrine (nasal decongestant).

The only difference is?

Answer 2

Tylenol Cold NIGHT contains chlorpheniramine (your antihistamine)

Question 3

In combination products, Vick’s DayQuil and NyQuil both contain the active ingredients: acetminophen and dextromethorphan

The only difference is?

Answer 3

DayQuil contains phenylephrine

NyQuil contains doxylamine (an antihistamine)