Got the Flu. here are some meds to help you sleep

When you have the flu, sleep aids are a great idea. You need plenty of rest and fluids that is hard when you are in pain with the aches that come with the flu so thank goodness there are sleep aids that can help. Plenty of over the counter sleep aids that help to insure a restful sleep when one has the flu.

Vicks NyQuil cold and flu luquicaps are an excellent choice. This is a name was all trust, and most of us have grown up on the Vicks products. The one ingredient in here that will help the most is a medicine called doxylamine succinate. Doxylamine succinate has a sedative effect, and this can help you get a good rest when you are battling the flu. Just pop one with a glass of water about half an hour before retiring and it will help greatly.

This is safe for adults and children over the age of twelve to use to get a better rest. This is used for children under the age of twelve under a doctor's advice only. In our home, we choose this one because I feel that it works the best. However at times it is not always possible to get it because it seems to be a popular choice.

Tylenol flu is our second choice here in my house. It is a wise choice as well. For children, as long as they weigh at least 48 pounds it is great. My granddaughter had a flu and cold so we picked this up for her. She loved the bubble gum flavor, which made it easier to take, and she slept better. Her cough quieted down a lot, which made her throat feel better. You can buy this in tablets, which melt in the child's mouth quickly, and the liquid form. It can be a parent or grandparent's best defense.

The folks at Tylenol also made an adult version that works well to help adults get the sleep they need. The tablets or capsules are both easy to take with a glass of water about half an hour before going to bed. These are non-habit forming but work well to ensure a good nights rest.

Alka Seltzer Cold plus flu is a great choice as well. The three active ingredients in here are aspirin, Chlorpheniramine and Dextromethorphan. We all know what the asprin part does, so I will tell you what the other two help with during about of the flu. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant, so it will keep the coughing at bay. Chlorpheniramine helps to stop the sneezing, watery eyes, and the leaky nose. When combined these three medicines help you feel better so you can sleep more restfully during flu season.

This works for many people but it is not one of our top choices because you have to mix it with water to drink it.

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