Dayquil Cough Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Dextromethorphan HBr 15mg; per 15mL; liq; contains sodium 15mg/15mL; citrus flavor.
Pharmacological Class
Antitussive.
How Supplied
Liq—6oz, 10oz
Manufacturer
Dayquil Cough Indications
Indications
Nonproductive cough.
Dayquil Cough Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
<6yrs: not recommended. 6–11yrs: 15mL. ≥12yrs: 30mL. All: repeat every 6–8 hours; max 4 doses/24 hours.
Dayquil Cough Contraindications
Contraindications
During or within 14 days of MAOIs.
Dayquil Cough Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Dayquil Cough Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Dayquil Cough Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Dayquil Cough Interactions
Interactions
See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs.
Dayquil Cough Adverse Reactions
Not Applicable
Dayquil Cough Clinical Trials
See Literature
Dayquil Cough Note
Not Applicable
Dayquil Cough Patient Counseling
See Literature