CHILDRENS DIMETAPP COLD AND COUGH
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 7, 2021.
Dosage form: liquid
Ingredients: BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE 1mg in 5mL, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5mg in 5mL, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2.5mg in 5mL
Labeler: Richmond Division of Wyeth
NDC Code: 0031-2234
Further information
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(brompheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan HBr, and phenylephrine HCl)
Brompheniramine maleate, USP 2 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10 mg
Phenylephrine HCl , USP 5 mg
Antihistamine
Cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
- temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation occurring with a cold, and nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis):
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itchy, watery eyes
- itching of the nose or throat
- temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
- 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.
- 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 persistent or chronic cough that lasts such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
- taking any other oral nasal decongestant or stimulant
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
- do not use more than directed
- may cause marked drowsiness
- avoid alcoholic beverages
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- 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.
- do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
- measure only with dosage cup provided
- keep dosage cup with product
- ml = milliliter
| age | dose |
|---|---|
| adults and children 12 years and over | 20 ml every 4 hours |
| children 6 to under 12 years | 10 ml every 4 hours |
| children under 6 years | do not use |
- each 10 ml contains: sodium 6 mg
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
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®
Cold
& Cough
BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (Antihistamine)
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr (Cough Suppressant)
PHENYLEPHRINE HCl (Nasal Decongestant)
Relieves Nasal Symptoms
✓ Stuffy Nose
✓ Runny Nose
✓ Sneezing
Plus Other Symptoms
✓ Itchy, Watery Eyes
✓ Cough
Packaged with Tamper-Evident
bottle cap. Do Not Use if breakable
ring is separated or missing.
4 FL OZ (118 ml)
Children's
Dimetapp®
BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (Antihistamine)
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr (Cough Suppressant)
PHENYLEPHRINE HCl (Nasal Decongestant)
Cold
& Cough
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) alcohol-free • grape flavor
| CHILDRENS DIMETAPP COLD AND COUGH
brompheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hbr, phenylephrine hcl liquid |
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| Labeler - Richmond Division of Wyeth (829390835) |
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