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

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

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Dimetapp®
Cold and Cough

Drug Facts

Dimetapp®
Nighttime Cold and Congestion

Drug Facts

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


Otc - Purpose



Active ingredients (in each 10 mL)Purposes
Brompheniramine maleate, 2 mgAntihistamine
Dextromethorphan HBr, 10 mgCough suppressant
Phenylephrine HCl, 5 mgNasal decongestant
Active ingredients (in each 10 mL)Purposes
Diphenhydramine HCl, 12.5 mgAntihistamine/cough suppressant
Phenylephrine HCl, 5 mgNasal decongestant

Uses



  • temporarily relieves:
    • nasal congestion
    • runny nose
    • cough
    • sneezing
    • itching of the nose or throat
    • itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever
    • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
      • temporarily relieves:
        • nasal congestion
        • runny nose
        • cough
        • sneezing
        • itching of the nose or throat
        • itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever
        • 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.
    • 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.
    • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin

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



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



  • nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occurs
  • 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.
    • nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occurs
    • 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.

Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding



If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.


Otc - 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.

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 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


Questions Or Comments?



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Principal Display Panel - Kit Carton



Day & Night

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

      2 BOTTLES 4 FL OZ (118 mL) each
      alcohol-free
      grape flavor

      Children's
      Dimetapp®

      DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCl (Antihistamine/Cough Suppressant)
      PHENYLEPHRINE HCl (Nasal Decongestant)

      Nighttime
      Cold &
      Congestion

      Relieves Nasal Symptoms

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