Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
Generic Name: chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide
Brand Names:
Bactimicina Childrens Cough And Cold
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL = 1 teaspoon) Purposes Chlorpheniramine maleate, USP 1 mg Antihistamine Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 7.5 mg Cough suppressant
Overview
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL = 1 teaspoon) Purposes Chlorpheniramine maleate, USP 1 mg Antihistamine Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 7.5 mg Cough suppressant
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose itchy, watery eyes sneezing itching of the nose or throat
Dosage
Directions do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period mL=mililiter; tsp=teaspoonful Age (years) Dose Under 6 do not use 6-11 2 teaspoons (10 mL) every 6 hours 12 and over 4 teaspoons (20 mL) every 6 hours ml=mililiter; tsp=teaspoonful
Side Effects
When using this product do not use more than directed marked drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery excitability may occur, especially in children Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Interactions
Ask a doctor before use if you have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland glaucoma a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
Warnings
Warnings Do not use to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland glaucoma a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers. When using this product do not use more than directed marked drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery excitability may occur, especially in children Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Do not use to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Pregnancy
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Storage
Other information each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: sodium 1 mg store at 15-30°C (59-86°F) measure only with dosage cup provided do not use if printed bottle wrap is missing or broken.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide used for?▼
Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose itchy, watery eyes sneezing itching of the nose or throat
What are the side effects of Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide?▼
When using this product do not use more than directed marked drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery excitability may occur, especially in children Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Can I take Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide during pregnancy?▼
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
What are the important warnings for Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide?▼
Warnings Do not use to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland glaucoma a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers. When using this product do not use more than directed marked drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery excitability may occur, especially in children Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Do not use to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
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Medical Disclaimer
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