CHILDRENS DIMETAPP MULTISYMPTOM COLD AND FLU acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan HBr, phenylephrine HCl ACETAMINOPHEN ACETAMINOPHEN CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE CHLORPHENIRAMINE DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE DEXTROMETHORPHAN PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE PHENYLEPHRINE ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID FD&C RED NO. 40 GLYCERIN MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED PROPYL GALLATE PROPYLENE GLYCOL WATER SODIUM BENZOATE SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM SORBITOL SUCRALOSE
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
PRODUCT PACKAGING The product packaging shown below represents a sample of that currently in use. Additional packaging may also be available. SEE NEW WARNINGS INFORMATION Children's Dimetapp Multi-Symptom Cold & Flu Acetaminophen (Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer) Chlorpheniramine Maleate (Antihistamine) Dextromethorphan HBr (Cough Suppressant) Phenylephrine HCl (Nasal Decongestant) Relieves Nasal Symptoms Stuffy Nose Runny Nose Sneezing Plus Other Symptoms Itchy, Watery Eyes Cough Fever, Headaches Body Aches 4 FL OZ (118 mL) alcohol-free ∙ red grape flavor For most recent product information, visit www.dimetapp.com We pledge to you that Dimetapp products contain only high quality ingredients and meet strict standards of quality and safety. You can trust Dimetapp products for your family. Dosage Cup Provided PARENTS: Learn about teen medicine abuse www.StopMedicineAbuse.org Pfizer Madison, NJ 07940 USA © 2010 Pfizer Inc. Packaged with Tamper-Evident bottle cap. Do Not Use if breakable ring is separated or missing. PAA018215.jpg
- PRODUCT PACKAGING The product packaging shown below represents a sample of that currently in use. Additional packaging may also be available. SEE NEW WARNINGS INFORMATION Children's Dimetapp Multi-Symptom Cold & Flu Acetaminophen (Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer) Chlorpheniramine Maleate (Antihistamine) Dextromethorphan HBr (Cough Suppressant) Phenylephrine HCl (Nasal Decongestant) Relieves Nasal Symptoms Stuffy Nose Runny Nose Sneezing Plus Other Symptoms Itchy, Watery Eyes Cough Fever, Headaches Body Aches 4 FL OZ (118 mL) alcohol-free ∙ red grape flavor For most recent product information, visit www.dimetapp.com We pledge to you that Dimetapp products contain only high quality ingredients and meet strict standards of quality and safety. You can trust Dimetapp products for your family. Dosage Cup Provided PARENTS: Learn about teen medicine abuse www.StopMedicineAbuse.org Pfizer Madison, NJ 07940 USA © 2010 Pfizer Inc. Packaged with Tamper-Evident bottle cap. Do Not Use if breakable ring is separated or missing. PAA018215.jpg
Overview
USES temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with a cold, or flu: headache sore throat fever minor aches and pains temporarily relieves nasal congestion, and cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation occurring with a cold temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: sneezing itching of the nose or throat itchy, watery eyes runny nose temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
Indications & Usage
USES temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with a cold, or flu: headache sore throat fever minor aches and pains temporarily relieves nasal congestion, and cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation occurring with a cold temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: sneezing itching of the nose or throat itchy, watery eyes runny nose temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
Dosage & Administration
DIRECTIONS do not take more than 5 doses in any 24-hour period do not exceed recommended dosage. Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause serious liver damage. age dose adults and children 12 years and over 4 teaspoons every 4 hours children 6 to 12 years 2 teaspoons every 4 hours children under 6 years do not use
Warnings & Precautions
WARNINGS Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if user takes more than 5 doses in any 24-hour period, which is the maximum daily amount with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. Do not use to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy in a child under 6 years of age if user is now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen ask a doctor or pharmacist. Ask a doctor before use if user has liver disease heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland glaucoma cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if user is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin taking any other oral nasal decongestant or stimulant taking any other pain reliever/fever reducer taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product do not use more than directed marked drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery excitability may occur, especially in children Stop use and ask a doctor if user gets nervous, dizzy, or sleepless pain, cough, or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults) fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. new symptoms occur If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children, even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Purpose
PURPOSES Pain reliever/Fever reducer Antihistamine Cough suppressant Nasal decongestant
Do Not Use
Do not use to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy in a child under 6 years of age if user is now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen ask a doctor or pharmacist.
When Using
When using this product do not use more than directed marked drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery excitability may occur, especially in children
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if user gets nervous, dizzy, or sleepless pain, cough, or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults) fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. new symptoms occur
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children, even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Questions
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