The active ingredient is pseudoephedrine HCl 7.5mg/0.8mL. Dose for children 2 to 3 years is 1.6mL every 4 to 6 hours or as directed by a physician (not more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period).
Dimetapp® Decongestant Infant Drops do not contain any alcohol.
Dimetapp® Decongestant Infant Drops should be stored at room temperature, between 20°C and 25°C (68°F and 77°F).
Yes, but the product is recommended to be taken by itself.
No, it is not necessary to shake the product before each dose.
The bottle should be recycled as you would any glass material.
The carton should be recycled as you would any paper product.
Dimetapp® Decongestant Infant Drops are not intended for adults. However, adults can use other Dimetapp® products, such as: Dimetapp® Cold and Allergy Elixir, DM Cold & Cough Elixir or 12 Hour Extentabs.
You should dose your child by age, unless a physician prescribes otherwise.
Dosing Directions
Place the tip of the syringe into the liquid. Turn barrel so dosing lines are visible to you.
Hold the syringe firmly in one hand, while the other hand pulls the syringe plunger upward. Pull up the plunger above the mark corresponding to the amount to be given. Holding the syringe vertically, depress the plunger lightly until the level of the syrup is at the line corresponding to the amount to be dispensed. There may be some air between the level of the syrup and the tip of the plunger. Make sure that the level of the syrup is even with the dosing line.
Administer the dose into the side of the mouth using steady pressure on the plunger. Small amounts of the dose may be administered to allow the child to swallow.
Rinse the oral syringe thoroughly with tap water. Use of detergents, alcohol or other antiseptics is not recommended. The plunger may be removed during cleaning. Do not wash the syringe in the dishwasher.
Dimetapp® Decongestant Infant Drops may be taken at any time
of the day and repeated every 4 to 6 hours. Do not exceed 4 doses in any 24-
hour period.
There is no need to take Dimetapp® Decongestant Infant Drops with food.
The dose can be repeated every 4 to 6 hours. Do not exceed 4 doses in any 24-hour period.
Do not give Dimetapp® Decongestant Infant Drops to a child
who is taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), or for 2
weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your child's
prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving
this product.
Dimetapp® Decongestant Infant Drops are gluten-free.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
No, Dimetapp® Decongestant Infant Drops will not cause drowsiness.
This product contains pseudoephedrine. On occasion, this ingredient may cause nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness.
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