DIMAPHEN- phenylephrine hcl, brompheniramine maleate solution
A-S Medication Solutions
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Active ingredients (in each 10 mL)
Brompheniramine maleate, USP 2 mg
Phenylephrine HCl, USP 5 mg
Purposes
Antihistamine
Nasal decongestant
Uses
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temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies
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temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis):
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runny nose
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sneezing
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itchy, watery eyes
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itching of the nose or throat
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temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
Warnings
Do not use
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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.
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to make a child sleepy
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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heart disease
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high blood pressure
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thyroid disease
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diabetes
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glaucoma
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trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
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do not use more than directed
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drowsiness may occur
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avoid alcoholic beverages
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alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
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be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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excitability may occur, especially in children
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
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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 right away (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
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do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
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measure only with dosage cup provided
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keep dosage cup with product
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mL = milliliter
age
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dose
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adults and children 12 years and over
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20 mL every 4 hours
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children 6 to under 12 years
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10 mL every 4 hours
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children under 6 years
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do not use
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Other information
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each 10 mL contains: sodium 4 mg
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store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution
Questions or comments?
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HOW SUPPLIED
Product: 50090-3477
phenylephrine hcl, brompheniramine maleate