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Childrens Cold and Allergy

BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL

Standard Dose
Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device. keep dosing cup with product mL = milliliter age dose adults and children 12 years and over 20 mL every 4 hours children 6 to 11 years 10 mL every 4 hours children under 6 years do not use
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis) runny nose itchy, watery eyes sneezing itching of the nose or throat temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose ​​​
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis) runny nose itchy, watery eyes sneezing itching of the nose or throat temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose ​​​ Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided.

Do not use any other dosing device. keep dosing cup with product mL = milliliter age dose adults and children 12 years and over 20 mL every 4 hours children 6 to 11 years 10 mL every 4 hours children under 6 years do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings 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.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis) runny nose itchy, watery eyes sneezing itching of the nose or throat temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose ​​​ Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device. keep dosing cup with product mL = milliliter age dose adults and children 12 years and over 20 mL every 4 hours children 6 to 11 years 10 mL every 4 hours children under 6 years do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings 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. Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other oral nasal decongestant or stimulant taking sedatives or tranquilizers 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 Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Monitoring

  • • Warnings 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.
  • • Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other oral nasal decongestant or stimulant taking sedatives or tranquilizers 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 Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
  • • Keep out of reach of children.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.