Cough and cold:
Indications for: CHILDREN’S DIMETAPP COLD & COUGH
Cough, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, allergy symptoms.
Adult Dosage:
20mL every 4 hours; max 6 doses/24 hours.
Children Dosage:
<6yrs: do not use. 6–11yrs: 10mL every 4 hours; max 6 doses/24 hours.
CHILDREN’S DIMETAPP COLD & COUGH Contraindications:
Children <6yrs old. During or within 14 days of MAOIs. For use as a sedative hypnotic.
CHILDREN’S DIMETAPP COLD & COUGH Warnings/Precautions:
Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Thyroid disease. Diabetes. GI or GU obstruction. Glaucoma. Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
CHILDREN’S DIMETAPP COLD & COUGH Classification:
Antihistamine + antitussive + sympathomimetic.
CHILDREN’S DIMETAPP COLD & COUGH Interactions:
See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. β-blockers may increase pressor effects of sympathomimetics. Antihypertensives antagonized. Avoid alcohol. Increased CNS effects with other CNS depressants.
Adverse Reactions:
Drowsiness, anticholinergic effects, nervousness, dizziness, insomnia, excitability in children.
How Supplied:
Syrup—4oz, 8oz (w. dosing cup)
