Monograph Details
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Respiratory Tract
> Cough and cold
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DURATUSS AC 12 |
| Manufacturer |
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Victory Pharma |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Antihistamine + antitussive + sympathomimetic. |
| Generic Name |
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Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5mg, dextromethorphan HBr 15mg, phenylephrine HCl 15mg; per 5mL; tannate susp; strawberry-banana flavor; sugar- and alcohol-free; contains phenylalanine. |
| Indications |
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Rhinorrhea, congestion, cough. |
| Children |
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<2yrs: not recommended. 2–6yrs: 2.5mL every 12hrs. >6yrs: 5mL every 12hrs. |
| Adults |
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5–10mL every 12hrs. |
| Contraindications |
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Not for treating symptoms of lower respiratory disorders (eg, asthma). Severe hypertension. Peripheral vascular disease. During or within 14 days of MAOIs. Concomitant diphenhydramine-containing products. |
| Precautions |
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Hypertension. Cardiovascular disease. Hyperthyroidism. Diabetes. Narrow-angle glaucoma. GI or GU obstruction. Atopic children. Sedated or debilitated. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Labor & delivery. Nursing mothers: not recommended. |
| Interactions |
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Hypertensive/hyperpyretic crisis with MAOIs (see Contraindications). Additive CNS effects with alcohol, other CNS depressants. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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CNS and anticholinergic effects (eg, drowsiness, dry mouth), GI upset, rash; excitability in children. |
| How Supplied |
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Susp—473mL |
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