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Theraflu Cold & Cough Hot Liquid Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Dextromethorphan HBr 20mg, pheniramine maleate 20mg, phenylephrine HCl 10mg; pwd packet; natural lemon flavor; contains sodium 46mg per packet.
Pharmacological Class
Antitussive + antihistamine + sympathomimetic.
How Supplied
Packets—6
Manufacturer
Theraflu Cold & Cough Hot Liquid Indications
Indications
Nasal and sinus congestion, cough, rhinorrhea.
Theraflu Cold & Cough Hot Liquid Dosage and Administration
Adult
Dissolve contents of 1 packet into 8oz hot water; sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10–15mins. Take every 4 hours; max 6 packets/24hrs.
Children
Not recommended.
Theraflu Cold & Cough Hot Liquid Contraindications
Contraindications
During or within 14 days of MAOIs.
Theraflu Cold & Cough Hot Liquid Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Theraflu Cold & Cough Hot Liquid Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Thyroid disease. Diabetes. GI or GU obstruction. Glaucoma. Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Sodium-restricted diet. Discontinue if symptoms worsen or persist for ≥7days. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Theraflu Cold & Cough Hot Liquid Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Theraflu Cold & Cough Hot Liquid Interactions
Interactions
See Contraindications. Avoid alcohol. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. β-blockers may increase the pressor effects of sympathomimetics. Antihypertensives antagonized. Increased CNS effects with other CNS depressants.
Theraflu Cold & Cough Hot Liquid Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, anticholinergic effects, nervousness, dizziness, insomnia, excitability in children.
Theraflu Cold & Cough Hot Liquid Clinical Trials
See Literature
Theraflu Cold & Cough Hot Liquid Note
Not Applicable
Theraflu Cold & Cough Hot Liquid Patient Counseling
See Literature
