Children’s Dimetapp Multi-Symptom Cold & Flu(acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan HBr, and phenylephrine HCl) | CHILDRENS DIMETAPP MULTISYMPTOM COLD AND FLU
Acetaminophen, USP 160 mg
Chlorpheniramine maleate, USP 1 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 5 mg
Phenylephrine HCl, USP 2.5 mg
Pain reliever/Fever reducer
Antihistamine
Cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if user takes
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.
ask a health professional before use.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children, even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
| age | dose |
|---|---|
| adults and children 12 years and over | 4 teaspoons every 4 hours |
| children 6 to 12 years | 2 teaspoons every 4 hours |
| children under 6 years | do not use |
anhydrous citric acid, artificial flavor, FD&C red no. 40, glycerin, menthol, polyethylene glycol, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose
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Children’s Dimetapp Multi-Symptom Cold & Flu
Acetaminophen (Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer)
Chlorpheniramine Maleate (Antihistamine)
Dextromethorphan HBr (Cough Suppressant)
Phenylephrine HCl (Nasal Decongestant)
Relieves Nasal Symptoms
Plus Other Symptoms
4 FL OZ (118 mL)
alcohol-free ∙ red grape flavor
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Packaged with Tamper-Evident bottle cap. Do Not Use if breakable ring is separated or missing.

Manufacturer
Richmond Division of Wyeth
Active Ingredients
Source
- U.S. National Library of Medicine
- DailyMed
- Last Updated: 4 May 2013
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