Dextromethorphan Hbr,Guaifenesin,Phenylephrine Hcl,Acetaminophen,Diphenhydramine Hcl, Phenylephrine Hcl
FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Daytime Nighttime Multi Symptom Cold Childrens
- Brand Names
- Daytime Nighttime Multi Symptom Cold Childrens
- Dosage Form
- KIT
- Product Type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG
What Is Dextromethorphan Hbr,Guaifenesin,Phenylephrine Hcl,Acetaminophen,Diphenhydramine Hcl, Phenylephrine Hcl Used For?
Uses Daytime helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants the intensity of coughing the impulse to cough to help your child get to sleep nasal congestion due to a cold stuffy nose Nighttime temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: minor aches and pains headache sore throat sneezing runny nose nasal congestion cough controls cough to help your child get to sleep temporarily reduces fever
Dosage and Administration
Directions Daytime do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period use only the enclosed dosing cup designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device. keep dosing cup with product dose as follows or as directed by a doctor mL= milliliter age dose children 6 years to under 12 years 10 mL every 4 hours children 4 years to under 6 years 5 mL every 4 hours children under 4 years do not use Nighttime this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use do not give more than directed (see Overdose warning ) do not give more than 5 doses in any 24-hour period if needed, repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last do not give more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device mL = milliliter dose as follows or as directed by a doctor children 6 to under 12 years of age: 10 mL every 4 hours children under 6 years of age: do not use
Warnings and Precautions
Warnings Nighttime only Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen . Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes: more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount with other drugs containing acetaminophen Allergy alert : Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: skin reddening blisters rash If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Sore throat warning : if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. Do not use DAYTIME in a child who is taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certan 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 child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product. NIGHTTIME with other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. in a child who is 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 child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product. with any other drug containing diphenhydramine even one used on the skin if your child is allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product to make a child sleepy Ask a doctor before use your if child has DAYTIME heart disease high blood pressure diabetes thyroid disease cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) persistent or chronic cough such occurs with asthma NIGHTTIME liver disease heart disease high blood disease diabetes thyroid disease glaucoma a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is NIGHTTIME taking sedatives or tranquilizers. taking the blood thinning drug warfarin When using this product, Daytime do not use more than directed. Nighttime do not use more than directed excitability may occur, especially in children marked drowsiness may ocur sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness Stop use and ask a doctor if DAYTIME nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with a fever, rash or headache that lasts.These could be signs of a serious condition. NIGHTTIME nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days redness or swelling is present new symptoms occur fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days cough comes back...
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