Monograph Details
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Respiratory Tract
> Cough and cold
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PEDIACARE CHILDREN'S NIGHTREST MULTI-SYMPTOM COLD |
| 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 HCl 12.5mg, Phenylephrine HCl 5mg; per 5mL; liq; grape flavor; contains sodium 13mg/5mL. |
| Indications |
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Nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, cough. |
| Children |
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<6yrs: not recommended. 6–11yrs: 5mL. Repeat every 4 hours as needed. Max 6 doses/24hrs. |
| Contraindications |
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Within 14 days of MAOIs. |
| Precautions |
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Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Glaucoma. Diabetes. Thyroid disease. Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. |
| Interactions |
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Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. Concomitant diphenhydramine products (including topicals): not recommended. β-blockers may increase pressor response of sympathomimetics. Alcohol, other CNS depressants potentiated. Antagonizes antihypertensives. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Drowsiness, nervousness, dizziness, insomnia, excitability. |
| How Supplied |
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Liq—4oz |
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