CHILDRENS DIMETAPP NIGHTTIME COLD AND CONGESTION
Richmond Division of Wyeth LLC, a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc.
Children’s Dimetapp Nighttime Cold & Congestion(diphenhydramine HCl and phenylephrine HCl)
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- DRUG FACTS
- ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH 5 ML TSP)
- PURPOSES
- USES
- WARNINGS
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
- PRODUCT PACKAGING
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH 5 ML TSP)
Diphenhydramine HCl, USP 6.25 mg
Phenylephrine HCl, USP 2.5 mg
PURPOSES
Antihistamine/Cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
USES
- temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies:
- nasal congestion
- cough
- 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.
- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- glaucoma
- 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
- taking any other oral nasal decongestant or stimulant
- 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
- you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
- symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
- 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.
ask a health professional before use.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
DIRECTIONS
- do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
- do not exceed recommended dosage
age | dose |
---|---|
adults and children 12 years and over | 4 tsp every 4 hours |
children 6 to under 12 years | 2 tsp every 4 hours |
children under 6 years | do not use |
OTHER INFORMATION
- each teaspoon contains: sodium 4 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, propyl gallate, 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 Nighttime Cold & Congestion
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCl (Antihistamine/Cough Suppressant)
PHENYLEPHRINE HCl (Nasal Decongestant)
Relieves Nasal Symptoms
- Stuffy Nose
- Runny Nose
- Sneezing
Plus Other Symptoms
- Itchy, Watery Eyes
- Cough
For Ages 6 Yrs. & Over
4 FL OZ (118 mL) grape flavor
For most recent product information, visit www.dimetapp.com
We pledge to you that Dimetapp products contain only high quality ingredients and meet strict standards of quality and safety. You can trust Dimetapp products for your family.
Dosage Cup Provided
Wyeth
Wyeth Consumer Healthcare
Madison, NJ 07940 USA
©2009 Wyeth
Packaged with Tamper-Evident bottle cap. Do Not Use if breakable ring is separated or missing.
CHILDRENS DIMETAPP NIGHTTIME COLD AND CONGESTIONdiphenhydramine HCl, phenylephrine HCl LIQUID
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