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.
It relieves the symptoms including:
Dimetapp Cough & Cold also comes in a colour free variety for those children who are sensitive to added colours.
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
Dosage:
May be taken with water or fruit juice. A measuring cup is included with this product for accurate dose measurement.
Active Ingredients
Each 5mL contains:
Also contains:
Sodium Benzoate, Saccharin Sodium, Alcohol, Sorbitol (32.76g/60mL).
Products containing Sorbitol may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea.
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 (New Zealand 0800 764 766) discontinue use and seek professional assistance immediately.
Store Below 25ºC.
For additional information on precautions and warnings please refer to the carton.
