Monograph Details
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Respiratory Tract
> Cough and cold
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DAYTIME TRIAMINIC THIN STRIPS COLD & COUGH |
| Manufacturer |
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Novartis Consumer Health |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Antitussive + sympathomimetic. |
| Generic Name |
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Dextromethorphan 3.67mg (equivalent to dextromethorphan HBr 5mg), phenylephrine 2.5mg; per thin strip; wild berry flavor; contains alcohol. |
| Also |
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• TRIAMINIC DAYTIME COLD & COUGH
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| Indications |
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Cough and congestion. |
| Children |
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Dissolve on tongue. <4yrs: do not use. 4–6yrs: 1 thin strip. 6–12yrs: 2 thin strips. Repeat every 4 hours as needed; max 6 doses/24 hours. |
| Contraindications |
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Children <4yrs old. During or within 14 days of MAOIs. |
| Precautions |
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Hypertension. Cardiovascular disease. Thyroid disease. Diabetes. Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. |
| Interactions |
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See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. β-blockers may increase pressor effects of sympathomimetics. Antagonizes guanethidine, other antihypertensives. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Nervousness, dizziness, insomnia. |
| How Supplied |
Liq—4oz, 8oz
Thin strips—14 |
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