Monograph Details
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Respiratory Tract
> Cough and cold
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CORICIDIN HBP COLD & FLU |
| Manufacturer |
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Schering-Plough Healthcare Products |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Analgesic + antihistamine. |
| Generic Name |
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Acetaminophen 325mg, chlorpheniramine maleate 2mg; tabs. |
| Indications |
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Pain, headache, fever, rhinorrhea. |
| Children |
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<6yrs: individualize. 6–12yrs: 1 tab every 4–6 hours; max 5 tabs/day. |
| Adults |
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2 tabs every 4–6 hours; max 12 tabs/day. |
| Contraindications |
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Concomitant other acetaminophen products. |
| Precautions |
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Liver disease. Glaucoma. GI or GU obstruction. Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. |
| Interactions |
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See Contraindications. Increased risk of liver damage with ≥3 alcoholic drinks/day. Other CNS depressants potentiated. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Drowsiness, anticholinergic effects, excitability in children. |
| How Supplied |
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Tabs—24, 48 |
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