Description
Dimetapp Cough & Cold is a great tasting medicine for Children's common cold symptoms, with the added benefit of a cough suppressant, to relieve dry, irritating coughs.
Relieves the symptoms including:
- Nasal and sinus congestion
- Blocked/runny nose
- Itchy, watery eyes
- Sneezing
- Dry irritating cough
Who can use this product:
Children 6 years to under 12 years (only on the advice of a doctor, pharmacist or nurse practitioner)
Adults and children 12 years and over
Do not use
- in children under 6 years
- if tamper evident cap seal is broken or missing
- if you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients
- With other antihistamines
Active Ingredients
Each 5mL contains:
Brompheniramine Maleate 2mg
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5mg
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10mg
Also contains:
Sodium benzoate, saccharin sodium, alcohol, sorbitol (32.76g/60mL).
Products containing sorbitol may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea.
Dosage:
Children 6 years to under 12 years
5mL
4 hours as necessary
6 doses in 24 hours
Adults and Children 12 years and over
10mL
4 hours as necessary
6 doses in 24 hours
May be taken with water or fruit juice. A measuring cup is included with this product for accurate dose measurement.
Do not use in children under 6 years old. Use in children aged 6 to 11 years only on the advice of a doctor, pharmacist or nurse practitioner.
Caution: If symptoms persist for more than 48 hours, or are accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache, stop use and consult a doctor. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Warning: Brompheniramine may cause drowsiness in some people. Be cautious about driving a vehicle or operating machinery within 8 hours of taking this medicine. If still affected do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery. Avoid alcohol. This product may cause sleeplessness.
Keep to recommended dose. If an overdose is taken or suspected, ring the Poisons Information Centre (Australia 13 11 26) discontinue use and seek professional assistance immediately.
Store Below 25ºC
For additional information on precautions and warnings, please refer to the carton.
Additional Details
- Barcode:
- 9310488022762
