The federal government had to clarify this week that a nighttime medication known for treating sniffling, sneezing, coughing, aching, stuffy head and fever is not a substitute for 11 herbs and spices.
Responding to a number of videos that have trended on social media, the Food and Drug Administration warned Americans, specifically young people, not to use over-the-counter drugs as ingredients when cooking.
Several clips have gone viral recently claiming that posters have treated cold symptoms with so-called “sleepy chicken” – that is, chicken that has been marinated in NyQuil prior to cooking – and urging others to try it.
“The challenge sounds silly and unappetizing, and it is. But it could also be very unsafe,” the FDA said in a statement that highlighted what it called “significant risks” of attempting the unproven cold treatment method.
“Boiling a medication can make it much more concentrated and change its properties in other ways. Even if you don’t eat the chicken, inhaling the medication’s vapors while cooking could cause high levels of the drugs to enter your body. It could also hurt your lungs,” the statement continued.
The FDA also suggested that parents should talk to their children about the risks of overdose when using both prescription and over-the-counter medications improperly.
The drug regulation administration also urged parents to keep all medications locked up and out of the reach of children.
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