NyQuil was first marketed in the United States in 1966.

Soon thereafter Nyquil was invented and trademarked by Richardson-Vicks (RVI) in 1966. Much of the inventive credit for the Nyquil concept goes to the late George Hoffnagel and Chet Poetsch, VP R&D, working out the small RVI R&D lab in Mt. Vernon, NY and the plant in Greensboro, NC.

Vicks NyQuil Cold and Flu Relief Liquid Medicine, Powerful Multi-Symptom Nighttime Relief for Headache, Fever, Sore Throat, Minor Aches and Pains, Sneezing, Runny Nose, and Cough, 8 FL OZ.

1966 Introducing NyQuil NyQuil's introduction in 1966 built on this by providing complete multi-symptom relief in a single liquid product. Prior to NyQuil, families had to have one medicine for colds and stuffed up heads, another medicine for scratchy throats and coughs, and another for aches and pains.

As with all other things considered haram, this ruling does not hold in the face of medicinal purposes. Thereby, drugs such as Nyquil and Xanax are permissible (when used in proportional quantities). Another substance that many do not associate with haram is gelatin.

What Is NyQuil? NyQuil is a common over-the-counter medication which treats the symptoms of the flu, the common cold, and other similar illnesses and allergies. It is manufactured and sold by Vicks, a U.S. medicine company.

Porcine Derived Medications

• Creon (pancreatin): Contains porcine pancreatin formulated as enteric-coated (acid-resistant) mini-microspheres within gelatin capsules.
• Curosurf (poractant alfa): A natural surfactant, prepared from porcine lungs.
• Defitelio (defibrotide): Produced from porcine intestinal mucosa.

What does the Quran say about alcohol? Drinking alcohol is considered haram, or forbidden, in Islam. As proof of the prohibition, Islamic scholars and Muslim religious authorities typically point to a verse in the Quran, the Muslim holy book, that calls intoxicants “the work of Satan” and tells believers to avoid them.

Nyquil Cold and Flu is a combination medication containing acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, and doxylamine. It's used to treat cold and flu symptoms, like sore throat, fever, cough, runny nose, sneezing, and aches.

As with all other things considered haram, this ruling does not hold in the face of medicinal purposes. Thereby, drugs such as Nyquil and Xanax are permissible (when used in proportional quantities). Another substance that many do not associate with haram is gelatin.

Other Haram Ingredients

• Alcohol (Ethanol)
• Vanilla Extract.
• Wine/ Wine Vinegar.
• Dough Conditioners.
• Brewer's Yeast Extract.
• Gelatin/ Kosher Gelatin.
• Capsules.
• Lecithin.

To buy or consume alcohol in Dubai, according to local law, you must have a license. You risk severe penalties if you violate any of these stringent rules. Only non-Muslims with current UAE residency permits are eligible to receive liquor licenses. Muslims who are intoxicated by alcohol face more severe penalties.