PEDIACARE CHILDRENS ALLERGY AND COLD- diphenhydramine hydrochloride and phenylephrine hydrochloride liquid
Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.
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PediaCare Children’s Allergy & Cold
Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL)*
Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg
Purposes
Antihistamine/cough suppressant
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL)*
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Purposes
Nasal decongestant
*5 mL = one teaspoon
Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itchy, watery eyes
- nasal congestion
- itching of the nose or throat
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:
- runny nose
- sneezing
- nasal congestion
- cough
Warnings
Do not use
- to make a child sleepy
- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
- in a child who is 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 child’s prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product
Ask a doctor before use
if the child has
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
- cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
- a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use
if the child is taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
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do not exceed recommended dose
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- marked drowsiness may occur
- sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever
- cough gets worse or lasts for more than 7 days
- cough tends to come back or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts
These could be signs of a serious condition.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
- find right dose on chart below
- use only enclosed dosing cup designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
- take every 4 hours
- do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
Age (yr) | Dose (tsp) |
Under 4 years | Do not use |
4 to 5 years | Do not use unless directed by a doctor |
6 to 11 years | 1 teaspoonful |
Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
Other information
- each teaspoon contains: sodium 10 mg
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect from light.
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do not use if bottle wrap, or foil inner seal imprinted “Safety Seal®” is broken or missing
- see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date
Store in outer carton until contents are used.
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, edetate disodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavors, glycerin, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose
Questions or comments?
call 1-888-474-3099
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