CHILDRENS DIMETAPP LONG ACTING COUGH PLUS COLD
Dosage form: liquid
Ingredients: chlorpheniramine maleate 1.0mg in 1mL, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 7.5mg in 5mL
Labeler: Richmond Division of Wyeth
NDC Code: 0031-2238
Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.
(chlorpheniramine maleate and dextromethorphan HBr)
Chlorpheniramine maleate, USP 1.0 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 7.5 mg
Antihistamine
Cough suppressant
- 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
- 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.
- 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
taking sedatives or tranquilizers
- 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
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.
- 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 |
- each teaspoon contains: sodium 3 mg
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- dosage cup provided
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
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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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Wyeth Consumer Healthcare, Madison, NJ 07940 U.S.A. ©2008 Wyeth
Packaged with Tamper-Evident bottle cap. Do Not Use if breakable ring is separated or missing.
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| Labeler - Richmond Division of Wyeth (829390827) |
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