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PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Standard Dose
Directions take only as directed only use the dose cup provided do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL every 4 hrs children 6 to under 12 yrs 15 mL every 4 hrs children 4 to under 6 yrs do not use unless directed by a doctor children under 4 yrs do not use
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses temporarily relieves common cold symptoms: nasal congestion runny nose & sneezing cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves common cold symptoms: nasal congestion runny nose & sneezing cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation Dosage and administration Directions take only as directed only use the dose cup provided do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL every 4 hrs children 6 to under 12 yrs 15 mL every 4 hrs children 4 to under 6 yrs do not use unless directed by a doctor children under 4 yrs do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin 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.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves common cold symptoms: nasal congestion runny nose & sneezing cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation Dosage and administration Directions take only as directed only use the dose cup provided do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL every 4 hrs children 6 to under 12 yrs 15 mL every 4 hrs children 4 to under 6 yrs do not use unless directed by a doctor children under 4 yrs do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin 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.

Monitoring

  • • Warnings Do not use with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin 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.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.