Acetaminophen / Dextromethorphan / Diphenhydramine Dosage
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Applies to the following strengths: 325 mg-10 mg-12.5 mg/5 mL
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Cold Symptoms
Dextromethorphan 10 mg/ diphenhydramine 12.5 mg/ paracetamol 325 mg per 5 mL oral liquid: 10 mL every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 6 doses per 24 hours
Usual Adult Dose for Influenza
Dextromethorphan 10 mg/ diphenhydramine 12.5 mg/ paracetamol 325 mg per 5 mL oral liquid: 10 mL every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 6 doses per 24 hours
Usual Pediatric Dose for Cold Symptoms
Dextromethorphan 10 mg/ diphenhydramine 12.5 mg/ paracetamol 325 mg per 5 mL oral liquid:
12 years and older: 10 mL every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 6 doses per 24 hours
6 to under 12 years: 5 mL every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 5 doses per 24 hours
Usual Pediatric Dose for Influenza
Dextromethorphan 10 mg/ diphenhydramine 12.5 mg/ paracetamol 325 mg per 5 mL oral liquid:
12 years and older: 10 mL every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 6 doses per 24 hours
6 to under 12 years: 5 mL every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 5 doses per 24 hours
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Use with caution.
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
-Current use of any other drug containing paracetamol.
-Current use of a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) or use within 14 days of stopping a MAOI.
-Current use of any other drug containing diphenhydramine, including topical preparations.
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 6 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
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