Is Vicks NyQuil VapoCOOL SEVERE Cold, Flu, and Congestion Medicine, 12 fl oz, Menthol Flavor, Maximum Strength, Relieves Nighttime Cough, Sore Throat, Fever, Congestion, Runny Nose GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 1 ingredient that contains GERD friendly.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • citric acid

citric acid

Dietitian note

Citric acid, a common food additive, is a known GERD trigger due to its high acidity, which can directly irritate the esophagus. It can also weaken the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach acid to flow back up and cause heartburn. Furthermore, even small amounts of citric acid can significantly increase stomach acid production, worsening reflux symptoms.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Menthol-flavored nighttime cold syrup has a smooth, cool texture; commonly taken before sleep to ease cough, sore throat, fever, congestion, and runny nose. Customer reviews often mention a noticeable cooling taste, rapid symptom relief, sedating effect aiding sleep, and occasional comments about a strong aftertaste or thickness in some cases.

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Ingredients

Active Ingredients: In Each 30 ml Acetaminophen (650 mg), Doxylamine Succinate (12.5 mg), Doxylamine Succinate (12.5 mg), Phenylephrine HCI (10 mg). Purpose: Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Cough Suppressant, Cough Suppressant, Nasal Decongestant. Inactive Ingredients: Alcohol, Citric Acid, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Blue 1, Flavor, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Saccharin Sodium, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Sorbitol, Sucralose.

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Where to buy

Vicks NyQuil VapoCOOL SEVERE Cold, Flu, and Congestion Medicine, 12 fl oz, Menthol Flavor, Maximum Strength, Relieves Nighttime Cough, Sore Throat, Fever, Congestion, Runny Nose is available at 3 retailers

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About this product

Supplement · Bottle, Liquid

Flavor
Minty
Texture
Silky
Commonly used for
Drinking