FDA Label for Childrens Dimetapp Cold And Cough

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Childrens Dimetapp Cold And Cough Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings (us) Llc. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

Active Ingredients (In Each 10 Ml)



Brompheniramine maleate, USP 2 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10 mg

Phenylephrine HCl , USP 5 mg


Purposes



Antihistamine

Cough suppressant

Nasal decongestant


Uses



  • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation occurring with a cold, and nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies
  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis):
    • runny nose
    • sneezing
    • itchy, watery eyes
    • itching of the nose or throat
    • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose

Do Not Use



  • to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy
  • if you are 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.

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have



  • 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 persistent or chronic cough that lasts such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are



  • taking any other oral nasal decongestant or stimulant
  • taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When Using This Product



  • do not use more than directed
  • may cause marked drowsiness
  • avoid alcoholic beverages
  • 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



  • you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
  • symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
  • cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. 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.


Directions



  • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
  • measure only with dosage cup provided
  • keep dosage cup with product
  • ml = milliliter
  • agedose
    adults and children 12 years and over 20 ml every 4 hours
    children 6 to under 12 years10 ml every 4 hours
    children under 6 yearsdo not use

Other Information



  • each 10 ml contains: sodium 6 mg
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive Ingredients



anhydrous citric acid, artificial flavor, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose


Questions Or Comments?



Call weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-800-762-4675


Principal Display Panel - 118 Ml Bottle Label



Children's
Dimetapp
®
Cold
& Cough

BROMPHENIRAMINE 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

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 Carton



Children's
Dimetapp
®

BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (Antihistamine)
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr (Cough Suppressant)
PHENYLEPHRINE HCl (Nasal Decongestant)

Cold
& Cough

Relieves Nasal Symptoms

✓ Stuffy Nose
✓ Runny Nose
✓ Sneezing

Plus Other Symptoms

✓ Itchy, Watery Eyes
✓ Cough

For Ages
6 Yrs.
& Over

4 FL OZ (118 ml) alcohol-free • grape flavor


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