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Children’s Dimetapp Cold & Cough Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Brompheniramine maleate 1mg, dextromethorphan HBr 5mg, phenylephrine HCl 2.5mg; per 5mL; syrup; grape-flavor; alcohol-free; contains sodium 3mg/5mL.
Pharmacological Class
Antihistamine + antitussive + sympathomimetic.
How Supplied
Syrup—4oz, 8oz (w. dosing cup)
Manufacturer
Children’s Dimetapp Cold & Cough Indications
Indications
Cough, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, allergy symptoms.
Children’s Dimetapp Cold & Cough Dosage and Administration
Adult
20mL every 4 hours; max 6 doses/24 hours.
Children
<6yrs: do not use. 6–11yrs: 10mL every 4 hours; max 6 doses/24 hours.
Children’s Dimetapp Cold & Cough Contraindications
Contraindications
Children <6yrs old. During or within 14 days of MAOIs. For use as a sedative hypnotic.
Children’s Dimetapp Cold & Cough Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Children’s Dimetapp Cold & Cough Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Thyroid disease. Diabetes. GI or GU obstruction. Glaucoma. Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Children’s Dimetapp Cold & Cough Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Children’s Dimetapp Cold & Cough Interactions
Interactions
See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. β-blockers may increase pressor effects of sympathomimetics. Antihypertensives antagonized. Avoid alcohol. Increased CNS effects with other CNS depressants.
Children’s Dimetapp Cold & Cough Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, anticholinergic effects, nervousness, dizziness, insomnia, excitability in children.
Children’s Dimetapp Cold & Cough Clinical Trials
See Literature
Children’s Dimetapp Cold & Cough Note
Not Applicable
Children’s Dimetapp Cold & Cough Patient Counseling
See Literature
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