
|Articles|May 27, 2022
Daily OTC Pearl: Dimetapp
Author(s)Saro Arakelians, PharmD
Dimetapp is for cold and cough.
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OTC/Lifestyle Pearl of the Day: Dimetapp
Indication: Treats cold and cough.
Insights:
- Comes in day and night formulations.
- Used for itchy and watery eyes, runny or stuffy nose, and sneezing.
- Comes in various flavors
- Main ingredients are diphenhydramine and phenylephrine.
- Do not take more than 6 doses per day.
- For individuals aged 12 years and older: 20 ml every 4 hours
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