FDA Label for Dimetapp Cold And Cough And Dimetapp Nighttime Cold And Cough

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Dimetapp Cold And Cough And Dimetapp Nighttime Cold And Cough Product Label

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Dimetapp ®
Cold and Cough

Drug Facts

Dimetapp ®
Nighttime Cold and Cough

Drug Facts

Distributed by:
Foundation Consumer Healthcare, LLC, Pittsburgh, PA 15212


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.
    • to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy
    • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin

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
    • 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

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 over20 mL every 4 hours
    children 6 to under 12 years10 mL every 4 hours
    children under 6 yearsdo not use
    • 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 over20 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)
    • each 10 mL contains: sodium 8 mg
    • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
    • do not refrigerate

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

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


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