Dimetapp Multi-Symptom Cold and Flu

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Brand name
Dimetapp Multi-Symptom Cold and Flu
Generic name
ACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer
Foundation Consumer Healthcare
Product type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
SPL set ID
178fe95b-e1ed-43b2-e063-6294a90a7a78
SPL ID
41e82253-443b-2119-e063-6394a90a9912
Version
2
Effective date
2025-10-24
Source export date
2026-10-12
Source partition
4
Source file
https://download.open.fda.gov/drug/label/drug-label-0004-of-0014.json.zip
Source object key
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Source manifest SHA-256
7e6b178df8f32cac9a78e0f5d09c588344509b04fe41effb1dde9102e2a45be6
Import run
20261013T011858Z
Imported at
2026-10-13 01:38:23
Harmonized routes table
Harmonized routes
ORAL

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warnings

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 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 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 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 pain or cough 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. 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. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children, even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

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