Dimetapp ®
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
| Brompheniramine maleate, USP 1 mg | Antihistamine |
| Pseudoephedrine HCl, USP 15 mg | Nasal decongestant |
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
Uses
- temporarily relieves nasal and sinus congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies, or associated with sinusitis
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis): runny nosesneezingitchy, watery eyesitching of the nose or throat
- temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
WARNINGS SECTION
Warnings
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not useif 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.
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
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
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product
- do not use more than directed
- drowsiness may occur
- 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
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
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
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help.
STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION
Other information
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- not a USP elixir
- dosage cup provided
- Pleasant tasting – children find its great grape taste easy to take.
- Adults like it, too – especially those who have difficulty swallowing tablets or capsules.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Directions
| adults and children 12 years and over | 4 tsp every 4 hours |
| children 6 to under 12 years | 2 tsp every 4 hours |
| children under 6 years | Do not use |
- do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Inactive ingredients
artificial flavor, citric acid, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, propylene glycol, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, purified water