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Children’s Dimetapp Cold & Allergy Chewable Tablets Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Brompheniramine maleate 1mg, phenylephrine HCl 2.5mg; per tab; alcohol-free; grape flavor.
Pharmacological Class
Antihistamine + sympathomimetic.
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How Supplied
Syrup—4oz, 8oz (w. dosing cup)
Chew tabs—20
Chew tabs—20
Manufacturer
Children’s Dimetapp Cold & Allergy Chewable Tablets Indications
Indications
Rhinorrhea, allergy symptoms, nasal congestion.
Children’s Dimetapp Cold & Allergy Chewable Tablets Dosage and Administration
Children
<6yrs: do not use. 6–11yrs: chew 2 tabs every 4 hours; max 6 doses/24 hours.
Children’s Dimetapp Cold & Allergy Chewable Tablets Contraindications
Contraindications
Children <6yrs old. During or within 14 days of MAOIs. For use as a sedative hypnotic.
Children’s Dimetapp Cold & Allergy Chewable Tablets Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Children’s Dimetapp Cold & Allergy Chewable Tablets Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hypertension. Cardiovascular disease. Thyroid disease. Diabetes. Glaucoma. GI or GU obstruction. Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Children’s Dimetapp Cold & Allergy Chewable Tablets Pharmacokinetics
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Children’s Dimetapp Cold & Allergy Chewable Tablets Interactions
Interactions
See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. β-blockers may increase pressor effects of sympathomimetics. Antihypertensives antagonized. Increased CNS effects with other CNS depressants. Avoid alcohol.
Children’s Dimetapp Cold & Allergy Chewable Tablets Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, anticholinergic effects, dizziness, nervousness, insomnia, excitability in children.
Children’s Dimetapp Cold & Allergy Chewable Tablets Clinical Trials
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Children’s Dimetapp Cold & Allergy Chewable Tablets Note
Not Applicable
Children’s Dimetapp Cold & Allergy Chewable Tablets Patient Counseling
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