CHILDRENS DIMETAPP LONG ACTING COUGH PLUS COLD
Children’s Dimetapp Long-Acting Cough plus Cold(chlorpheniramine maleate and dextromethorphan HBr)
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- DRUG FACTS
- ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH 5 ML TEASPOON)
- PURPOSES
- USES
- WARNINGS
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
- PRODUCT PACKAGING
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH 5 ML TEASPOON)
Chlorpheniramine maleate, USP 1.0 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 7.5 mg
PURPOSES
Antihistamine
Cough suppressant
USES
- temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itchy, watery eyes
- itching of the nose or throat
WARNINGS
Do not use
- to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy
- 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
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- glaucoma
- a 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
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
- do not use more than directed
- marked drowsiness may occur
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- excitability may occur, especially in children
Stop use and ask a doctor if
cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. 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.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
DIRECTIONS
- do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period
age | dose |
---|---|
12 years and over | 4 tsp every 6 hours |
6 to under 12 years | 2 tsp every 6 hours |
under 6 years | do not use |
OTHER INFORMATION
- each teaspoon contains : sodium 3 mg
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- dosage cup provided
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
anhydrous citric acid, artificial flavor, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
Call weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-800-762-4675
PRODUCT PACKAGING
The product packaging shown below represents a sample of that currently in use. Additional packaging may also be available.
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Children’s Dimetapp Long Acting Cough Plus Cold
CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (Antihistamine)
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr (Cough Suppressant)
Up to 8 hours of cough control
Relieves Nasal Symptoms
- Runny Nose
- Sneezing
Plus Other Symptoms
- Itchy, Watery Eyes
- Cough
For Ages 6 Yrs. & Over
4 FL OZ (118mL) alcohol free • grape flavor
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Dosage Cup Provided
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Packaged with Tamper-Evident bottle cap. Do Not Use if breakable ring is separated or missing.
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