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Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr

Over-the-Counter

Brand names: Nighttime Cough-Kids

Dosage Form
Tablet
Route
ORAL
Manufacturer
Genexa

About This Medication

Oral preparation used for symptom management and health support.

Active Ingredients

Ingredient Strength
Chlorpheniramine Maleate -
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide -

Indications & Usage

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 • sneezing • itchy, watery eyes • itching of the nose or throat

Dosage & Administration

Directions • SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING • measure only with dosing cup provided • keep dosing cup with product • mL = milliliter • do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period Age Dose Adults and children 12 years and older 20 mL every 6 hours Children 6 to under 12 years 10 mL every 6 hours Children under 6 years do not use

Warnings & Precautions

Frequently Asked Questions

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 • sneezing • itchy, watery eyes • itching of the nose or throat

Directions • SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING • measure only with dosing cup provided • keep dosing cup with product • mL = milliliter • do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period Age Dose Adults and children 12 years and older 20 mL every 6 hours Children 6 to under 12 years 10 mL every 6 hours Children under 6 years do not use

Warnings Do not use • to sedate a child or 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 …

Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.

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