Monograph Details
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Respiratory Tract
> Cough and cold
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CHILDREN'S BENADRYL ALLERGY/COLD FASTMELT |
| Manufacturer |
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McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Antihistamine + sympathomimetic. |
| Generic Name |
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Diphenhydramine citrate 19mg (equivalent to diphenhydramine HCl 12.5mg), pseudoephedrine HCl 30mg; orally-dissolving tabs; cherry flavor; contains phenylalanine 4.6mg/tab. |
| Also |
• BENADRYL-D ALLERGY/SINUS
• CHILDREN'S BENADRYL-D ALLERGY/SINUS LIQUID
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| Indications |
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Rhinorrhea and congestion. |
| Children |
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<6yrs: individualize. 6–11yrs: 1 tab. Repeat every 4 hours as needed; max 4 tabs/24hrs. |
| Adults |
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2 tabs every 4 hours; max 8 tabs/24hrs. |
| Contraindications |
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During or within 14 days of MAOIs. Concomitant diphenhydramine products (including topicals). |
| Precautions |
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Hypertension. Cardiovascular disease. Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Glaucoma. GI or GU obstruction. Diabetes. Thyroid disease. Liquid: sodium-restricted diet. |
| Interactions |
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Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. β-blockers may increase the pressor effects of sympathomimetics. Alcohol, other CNS depressants potentiated. Guanethidine, other antihypertensives antagonized. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Drowsiness, anticholinergic effects, dizziness, nervousness, insomnia, excitability in children. |
| How Supplied |
Tabs—24
Liq—4oz
Fastmelt—20 |
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