Dimetapp ® Multi-Symptom Cold and Flu
Dimetapp by
Drug Labeling and Warnings
Dimetapp by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Foundation Consumer Brands. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.
Drug Details [pdf]
DIMETAPP MULTI-SYMPTOM COLD AND FLU- acetaminophen, diphenhydramine hydrochloride, and phenylephrine hydrochloride solution
Foundation Consumer Brands
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Dimetapp
®
Multi-Symptom Cold and Flu
Uses
- temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
- minor aches and pains
- headache
- nasal congestion
- sore throat
- cough
- runny nose
- itching of the nose or throat
- sneezing
- temporarily reduces fever
- temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
Warnings
Liver warning
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
- adult takes more than 6 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours
- taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product.
Allergy alert:acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
- skin reddening
- blisters
- rash
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Sore throat warning
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.
Do not use
- to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy
- in a child under 6 years of age
- 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.
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen ask a doctor or pharmacist.
- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
Ask a doctor before use if user has
- liver disease
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- glaucoma
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if user is
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking any other oral nasal decongestant or stimulant
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
- do not use more than directed
- may cause marked drowsiness
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- 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 occurs
- pain, cough, or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults)
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur
- cough comes back or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Directions
- do not exceed recommended dosage. Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause serious liver damage.
- measure only with dosage cup provided
- keep dosage cup with product
- mL = milliliter
| age | dose |
|---|---|
| adults and children 12 years and over | 20 mL every 4 hours
do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period |
| children 6 to 12 years | 10 mL every 4 hours
do not give more than 5 doses in any 24-hour period |
| children under 6 years | do not use |
Other information
- each 10 mL contains: sodium 7 mg and potassium 6 mg
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- read and keep carton
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, artificial flavor, edetate disodium, FD&C red no. 40, glycerin, menthol, polyethylene glycol, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 118 mL Bottle Carton
CHILDREN'S
Dimetapp
®
ACETAMINOPHEN (Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer)
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCl (Antihistamine/Cough Suppressant)
PHENYLEPHRINE HCl (Nasal Decongestant)
PHARMACIST
RECOMMENDED
Multi-
Symptom
Cold & Flu
Relieves + comforts:
- Fever
- Head & body aches
- Cough
- Stuffy, runny nose
- Sneezing
- Sore throat
6+
YRS
4 FL OZ
(118 mL)
Red Grape Flavor Alcohol Free
| DIMETAPP
MULTI-SYMPTOM COLD AND FLU
acetaminophen, diphenhydramine hydrochloride, and phenylephrine hydrochloride solution |
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| Labeler - Foundation Consumer Brands (117603632) |
Revised: 2/2026
Document Id: 4b8358e1-60f7-9da0-e063-6294a90a0ec0
Set id: e4ed38cf-fa57-4469-98b7-624277138508
Version: 4
Effective Time: 20260223
Trademark Results [Dimetapp]
Mark Image Registration | Serial | Company Trademark Application Date |
|---|---|
 DIMETAPP 74335928 1783830 Live/Registered |
PF CONSUMER HEALTHCARE 1 LLC 1992-12-02 |
 DIMETAPP 72081439 0700821 Live/Registered |
A.H. ROBINS COMPANY, INC. 1959-09-17 |
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