Nitecin
Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Doxylamine Succinate · Capsule, Liquid Filled · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each Softgels) Purpose Acetaminophen 325 mg Pain reliever/fever reducer Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg Cough suppressant Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg Antihistamine
Purpose
Active ingredients (in each Softgels) Purpose Acetaminophen 325 mg Pain reliever/fever reducer Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg Cough suppressant Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg Antihistamine
Uses
Uses Temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: Cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation Sore throat Headache Minor aches & pains Fever Runny nose & sneezing
Warnings
Warnings Liver warning This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 4 doses in 24 hrs, which is the maximum daily amount for this product with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product Allergy Alert Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
• skin reddening
• blisters
• rash
• If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away Sore throat warning If sore throat is severe, lasts for more than 2 days, occurs with or is followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, see a doctor promptly. Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).
• If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease glaucoma cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland Ask doctor or pharmacist before use if you are Taking sedatives or tranquilizers Taking the blood thinning drug warfarin When using this product Excitability may occur, especially in children Marked drowsiness may occur Avoid Alcoholic drinks Be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Alcohol, sedatives, & tranquilizers may increase drowsiness Stop use and ask a doctor if Pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days Fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days Redness or swelling is present New symptoms occur Cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. Overdose warning In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults & for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Do not use
Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).
• If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease glaucoma cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask doctor or pharmacist before use if you are Taking sedatives or tranquilizers Taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
When using this product Excitability may occur, especially in children Marked drowsiness may occur Avoid Alcoholic drinks Be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Alcohol, sedatives, & tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if Pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days Fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days Redness or swelling is present New symptoms occur Cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children.
Directions
Directions Take only as directed Do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs Adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 softgels with water every 6 hrs Children 4 to under 12 yrs Ask a doctor Children under 4 yrs Do not use
Other information
Other information Store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Blue No. 1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special, titanium dioxide
Questions?
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Label text from the FDA structured product label by OPMX LLC (revised Jul 17, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in 1 product
- Doxylamine Succinate in 1 product
- Acetaminophen in 1 product
Nitecin NDC products (1)
Frequently asked questions
What is Nitecin used for?
Uses Temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: Cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation Sore throat Headache Minor aches & pains Fever Runny nose & sneezing
Who makes Nitecin?
Nitecin is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including OPMX LLC.