Monograph Details
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Respiratory Tract
> Cough and cold
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PEDIACARE CHILDREN'S LONG-ACTING COUGH |
| Manufacturer |
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McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Antitussive. |
| Generic Name |
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Dextromethorphan HBr 7.5mg; per 5mL; liq; grape flavor; alcohol-free; contains sodium 19mg/5mL. |
| Indications |
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Cough. |
| Children |
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<2yrs: do not use. 2–5yrs: 5mL. 6–11yrs: 10mL. Repeat every 6–8 hours; max 4 doses/24hrs. |
| Contraindications |
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Within 14 days of MAOIs. |
| Precautions |
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Sodium-restricted diet. Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. |
| Interactions |
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Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. |
| How Supplied |
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Liq—4oz |
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