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Children’s Dimetapp Long-acting Cough Plus Cold Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Chlorpheniramine maleate 1mg, dextromethorphan HBr 7.5mg; per 5mL; syrup; grape-flavor; alcohol-free; contains sodium 3mg/5mL.
Pharmacological Class
Antihistamine + antitussive.
How Supplied
Syrup—4oz (w. dosing cup)
Manufacturer
Children’s Dimetapp Long-acting Cough Plus Cold Indications
Indications
Rhinorrhea, allergy symptoms, cough.
Children’s Dimetapp Long-acting Cough Plus Cold Dosage and Administration
Adult
20mL every 6 hours; max 4 doses/24 hours.
Children
<6yrs: do not use. 6–11yrs: 10mL every 6 hours; max 4 doses/24 hours.
Children’s Dimetapp Long-acting Cough Plus Cold Contraindications
Contraindications
Children <6yrs old. During or within 14 days of MAOIs. For use as a sedative hypnotic.
Children’s Dimetapp Long-acting Cough Plus Cold Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Children’s Dimetapp Long-acting Cough Plus Cold Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
GI or GU obstruction. Glaucoma. Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Children’s Dimetapp Long-acting Cough Plus Cold Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Children’s Dimetapp Long-acting Cough Plus Cold Interactions
Interactions
See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. Avoid alcohol. Increased CNS effects with other CNS depressants.
Children’s Dimetapp Long-acting Cough Plus Cold Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, anticholinergic effects, excitability in children.
Children’s Dimetapp Long-acting Cough Plus Cold Clinical Trials
See Literature
Children’s Dimetapp Long-acting Cough Plus Cold Note
Not Applicable
Children’s Dimetapp Long-acting Cough Plus Cold Patient Counseling
See Literature
