Childrens Dimetapp Multi-Symptom Cold and Flu acetaminophen, diphenhydramine hydrochloride, phenylephrine hydrochloride ACETAMINOPHEN ACETAMINOPHEN DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE DIPHENHYDRAMINE PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE PHENYLEPHRINE ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID EDETATE DISODIUM GLYCERIN MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED PROPYL GALLATE PROPYLENE GLYCOL WATER SODIUM BENZOATE SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM SORBITOL SUCRALOSE red grape
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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 118 ml Bottle Label Children's Dimetapp ® Multi-Symptom Cold & Flu ACETAMINOPHEN (Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer) DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCl (Antihistamine/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 Packaged with Tamper-Evident bottle cap. Do Not Use if breakable ring is separated or missing. 4 FL OZ (118 ml) Principal Display Panel - 118 ml Bottle Label; PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 118 ml Bottle Carton NEW FORMULA Children's Dimetapp ® ACETAMINOPHEN (Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer) DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCl (Antihistamine/Cough Suppressant) PHENYLEPHRINE HCl (Nasal Decongestant) Multi-Symptom Cold & Flu 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 Principal Display Panel - 118 ml Bottle Carton
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 118 ml Bottle Label Children's Dimetapp ® Multi-Symptom Cold & Flu ACETAMINOPHEN (Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer) DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCl (Antihistamine/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 Packaged with Tamper-Evident bottle cap. Do Not Use if breakable ring is separated or missing. 4 FL OZ (118 ml) Principal Display Panel - 118 ml Bottle Label
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 118 ml Bottle Carton NEW FORMULA Children's Dimetapp ® ACETAMINOPHEN (Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer) DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCl (Antihistamine/Cough Suppressant) PHENYLEPHRINE HCl (Nasal Decongestant) Multi-Symptom Cold & Flu 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 Principal Display Panel - 118 ml Bottle Carton
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. • measure only with dosage cup provided • keep dosage cup with product • ml = milliliter age dose adults and children 12 years and over 20 ml every 4 hours children 6 to 12 years 10 ml 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. • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin 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. • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
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.
Storage & Handling
Other information • each 10 ml contains: sodium 7 mg • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Questions
Questions or comments? Call weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-800-762-4675 For most recent product information, visit www.dimetapp.com
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