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Polytussin DM

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL, PYRILAMINE MALEATE

Standard Dose
Directions Adults 12 and over: 10 mL every 4 hours Not to exceed 60 mL in 24hours Children 6-12: 5 mL every 4 hours, Not to exceed 30 mL in 24hrs Children 2-6: Consult a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itching of nose or throat itchy, watery eyes cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation nasal congestion reduces swelling of nasal passages
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itching of nose or throat itchy, watery eyes cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation nasal congestion reduces swelling of nasal passages Dosage and administration Directions Adults 12 and over: 10 mL every 4 hours Not to exceed 60 mL in 24hours Children 6-12: 5 mL every 4 hours, Not to exceed 30 mL in 24hrs Children 2-6: Consult a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itching of nose or throat itchy, watery eyes cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation nasal congestion reduces swelling of nasal passages Dosage and administration Directions Adults 12 and over: 10 mL every 4 hours Not to exceed 60 mL in 24hours Children 6-12: 5 mL every 4 hours, Not to exceed 30 mL in 24hrs Children 2-6: Consult a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Monitoring

  • Warnings Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
Polytussin DM (DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL, PYRILAMINE MALEATE) | Drug Monograph | MedicHelpline