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Children’s Nyquil Cold & Cough Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2mg, dextromethorphan HBr 15mg; per 15mL; liq; cherry flavor; alcohol-free; contains sodium 71mg/15mL.
Pharmacological Class
Antihistamine + antitussive.
How Supplied
Liq—6oz
Manufacturer
Children’s Nyquil Cold & Cough Indications
Indications
Cough, sneezing, rhinorrhea.
Children’s Nyquil Cold & Cough Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
<6yrs: not recommended. 6–11yrs: 15mL. ≥12yrs: 30mL. All: repeat every 6 hours; max 4 doses/24 hours.
Children’s Nyquil Cold & Cough Contraindications
Contraindications
During or within 14 days of MAOIs.
Children’s Nyquil Cold & Cough Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Children’s Nyquil Cold & Cough Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
GI or GU obstruction. Glaucoma. Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Sodium-restricted diet. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Children’s Nyquil Cold & Cough Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Children’s Nyquil Cold & Cough Interactions
Interactions
See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. Avoid alcohol. Increased CNS effects with other CNS depressants.
Children’s Nyquil Cold & Cough Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, anticholinergic effects, excitability in children.
Children’s Nyquil Cold & Cough Clinical Trials
See Literature
Children’s Nyquil Cold & Cough Note
Not Applicable
Children’s Nyquil Cold & Cough Patient Counseling
See Literature
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