Per 5 mL Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg, promethazine HCl 3.6 mg
Indications/Uses
Relief of congestion & dry irritating cough eg, those associated w/ common cold, URTI & allergic rhinitis.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult & childn >12 yr 10 mL 6-8 hrly, max: 40 mL/24 hr, childn 6-12 yr 5 mL 6-8 hrly, max: 20 mL/24 hr, 2-6 yr 2.5 mL 6-8 hrly, max: 10 mL/24 hr.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hepatic disease. Childn <2 yr.
Special Precautions
Patients w/ or at risk of developing resp failure; narrow-angle glaucoma, hyperthyroidism, CV disease. May affect ability to drive or operate machinery. Hepatic disease. Pregnancy & lactation.