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Identifiers & Packaging
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 118 mL Bottle Carton NEW FORMULA CHILDREN'S Dimetapp ® ACETAMINOPHEN (Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer) DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCl (Antihistamine/Cough Suppressant) PHARMACIST RECOMMENDED Multi- Symptom Cold & Flu Relieves + comforts: Fever Head & body aches Cough Runny nose Sneezing Sore throat 6+ YRS 4 FL OZ (118 mL) Red Grape Flavor • Alcohol Free Dimetapp 4oz Carton
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 118 mL Bottle Carton NEW FORMULA CHILDREN'S Dimetapp ® ACETAMINOPHEN (Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer) DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCl (Antihistamine/Cough Suppressant) PHARMACIST RECOMMENDED Multi- Symptom Cold & Flu Relieves + comforts: Fever Head & body aches Cough Runny nose Sneezing Sore throat 6+ YRS 4 FL OZ (118 mL) Red Grape Flavor • Alcohol Free Dimetapp 4oz Carton
Overview
Uses temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: minor aches and pains headache sore throat cough runny nose sneezing temporarily alleviates the intensity of coughing temporarily reduces fever
Indications & Usage
Uses temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: minor aches and pains headache sore throat cough runny nose sneezing temporarily alleviates the intensity of coughing temporarily reduces fever
Dosage & Administration
Directions 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 do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period children 6 to under 12 years 10 mL every 4 hours do not give more than 5 doses in any 24-hour period children under 6 years do not use
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Liver warning This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if adult takes more than 6 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product. Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: skin reddening blisters rash If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. 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 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 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 sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product do not use more than directed may cause marked drowsiness 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 pain or cough 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 new symptoms occur cough comes back or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. 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
Active ingredients (in each 10 mL) Purposes Acetaminophen, 320 mg Pain reliever/fever reducer Diphenhydramine HCl, 12.5 mg Antihistamine/cough suppressant
Do Not Use
Do not use to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy in a child under 6 years of age 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 may cause marked drowsiness 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 pain or cough 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 new symptoms occur cough comes back or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
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 6 mg store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) read and keep carton
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