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Children’s Dimetapp Nighttime Cold & Congestion Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Diphenhydramine HCl 6.25mg, phenylephrine HCl 2.5mg; per 5mL; syrup; grape-flavor; alcohol-free; contains sodium 4mg/5mL.
Pharmacological Class
Antihistamine + sympathomimetic.
How Supplied
Syrup—4oz (w. dosing cup)
Manufacturer
Children’s Dimetapp Nighttime Cold & Congestion Indications
Indications
Nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, allergy symptoms.
Children’s Dimetapp Nighttime Cold & Congestion 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 Nighttime Cold & Congestion Contraindications
Contraindications
Children <6yrs old. During or within 14 days of MAOIs. Concomitant other diphenhydramine products (including topicals). For use as a sedative hypnotic.
Children’s Dimetapp Nighttime Cold & Congestion Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Children’s Dimetapp Nighttime Cold & Congestion 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 Nighttime Cold & Congestion Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Children’s Dimetapp Nighttime Cold & Congestion 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 Nighttime Cold & Congestion Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, anticholinergic effects, nervousness, dizziness, insomnia, excitability in children.
Children’s Dimetapp Nighttime Cold & Congestion Clinical Trials
See Literature
Children’s Dimetapp Nighttime Cold & Congestion Note
Not Applicable
Children’s Dimetapp Nighttime Cold & Congestion Patient Counseling
See Literature
