General Product Description
Dimetapp Kids Cold & Allergy 6Yrs& Over provides relief from allergy symptoms including nasal congestion, runny nose, itchy watery eyes, sneezing. Great tasting, relief from cold and allergy symptoms including :Nasal and sinus congestion, Blocked/runny nose, Itchy, watery eyes,Sneezing.
Key Features
Directions for Use
Children 6 years to under 12 years: 7.5mL every 6 - 8 hours as necessary up to 4 doses in 24 hours
Adults and Children 12 years and over: 10mL every 6 - 8 hours as necessary up to 4 doses in 24 hours
Warnings
Always read and follow the directions on the pack.
Brompheniramine may cause drowsiness or sedation in some people. Be cautious about driving a vehicle or operating machinery within 8 hours of taking this medicine. If still affected do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery. Avoid alcohol.
Ask your doctor before use if you
- Are taking antidepressants
- Are taking sedatives or tranquillisers, they may increase drowsiness
- Have high blood pressure
- Have heart or thyroid diseases
- Have glaucoma or diabetes
- Have difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
- Have breathing problems such as occurs with - smoking - asthma - chronic bronchitis - emphysema
- Have a cough with excessive phlegm
- Are presently taking or have taken blood pressure medicine or sympathomimetics
- Are pregnant
- Are taking another cough and cold medicine
Do not take longer than a few days, unless directed by a doctor. If symptoms persist for more than 48 hours or are accompanied by fever, discontinue use and consult a doctor. Do not exceed recommended dosage. If an overdose is taken or suspected, ring the Poisons Information Centre (Australia 13 11 26, New Zealand 0800 764 766), discontinue use and seek professional assistance immediately.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients: Each 5mL of oral liquid contains
Brompheniramine Maleate 2mg
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5mg
Contains: Also Contains:
Sodium benzoate, saccharin sodium, alcohol, sorbitol (16.89/40mL).
