Dimetapp Nighttime Cold and Cough

Generic: DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Over-the-Counter DrugORAL

Drug Information

Brand Name
Dimetapp Nighttime Cold and Cough
Generic Name
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer
Foundation Consumer Healthcare
Product Type
Over-the-Counter Drug
Route
ORAL
Application Number
179115ad-d610-99b2-e063-6294a90ae711

Active Ingredients

Indications & Usage

Uses temporarily relieves: cough runny nose sneezing itching of the nose or throat itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever (or other respiratory allergies) relieves the impluse to cough to help you sleep

Warnings

Warnings Do not use to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin Ask a doctor before use if you have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland glaucoma 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 prod...

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Warnings Do not use to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin Ask a doctor before use if you have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland glaucoma 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 may cause marked drowsiness 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.

Adverse Reactions

No specific warnings reported by FDA for this product.

Medical Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider before making any decisions about your medications. Data sourced from openFDA.

Dimetapp Nighttime Cold and Cough - Side Effects, Warnings, Uses | FDA Drug Database