CHILDRENS DIMETAPP COLD AND ALLERGY- brompheniramine maleate and phenylephrine hydrochloride liquid
Richmond Division of Wyeth
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.
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ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH 5 ML TSP)
Brompheniramine maleate, USP 1 mg
Phenylephrine HCl , USP 2.5 mg
PURPOSES
Antihistamine
Nasal decongestant
USES
- temporarily relieves 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
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
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- glaucoma
- a breathing problem such as emphysema, asthma, or chronic bronchitis
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking any other oral nasal decongestant or stimulant
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
-
do not use more than directed
- drowsiness may occur
- 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
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
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 6 doses in any 24-hour period
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
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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?
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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 118 ml Bottle Carton
Children's
Dimetapp®
BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (Antihistamine)
PHENYLEPHRINE HCl (Nasal Decongestant)
Cold
& Allergy
Relieves Nasal Symptoms
✓ Stuffy Nose
✓ Runny Nose
✓ Sneezing
Plus Other Symptoms
✓ Itchy, Watery Eyes
For Ages
6 Yrs.
& Over
4 FL OZ (118 ml) alcohol-free • grape flavor