Question 1

my daughter takes care for her seizures she has a cold can i give her dimetapp cold and cough medication?

Accepted Answer

: As long as your daughter has well-controlled epilepsy and does NOT miss her medications, she should be capable of benefiting from OTC symptomatic relievers, without exacerbation of seizures.

Question 2

how to tell if i overdosed on dimetapp type of cold meds?

Accepted Answer

Dimetapp overdose: Call poison control center - 1-800-222-1222
if necessary. Dimetapp contains an antihistamine and decongestants. Oding on it can cause marked either drowsiness or sleeplessness, irritability, dryness of the mouth, elevated blood pressure, headache, etc.

Question 3

can a child take dimetapp and cefidinir together?

Accepted Answer

Yes...but: Studies in the US has shown little if any value to meds like Dimetapp for that age group. It can actually thicken secretion &amp; delay clearing of middle ear fluid during an infection. It was in very common use until data on ER visits due to overdoses led to close study.  I haven't suggested its use in decades.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: dimetapp?

Accepted Answer

Cold medicine: Dimetapp is a brand name of a cold medicine that contains brompheniramine and pseudoephedrine.  Brompheniramine is an antihistamine that  prevents sneezing, itchy watery eyes and nose; and other symptoms of allergies and hay fever.  Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant, which reduces the blood flow to certain areas and allows nasal passages to open up.

Question 5

please tell me the difference between dimetapp and brotap?

Accepted Answer

Dimetapp vs brotapp: More or less the same, both contain an antihistamine,  ( bropheniramine) and a decongestant (phenylephrine in dimetapp, pseudo-ephedrine in brotapp), same indications and contraindications, read the labels carefully and don't exceed recommend dosages, best wishes

Question 6

dimetapp mixed with amoxicilan?

Accepted Answer

Not  problem: The antibiotic Amoxicillin and dimetapp are often used together without problem.

Question 7

how much dimetapp to give my 4 month old?

Accepted Answer

I don't: I find this or any such medication will have no benefit to kids in this age group. Nasal saline wash is the only thing I use with these kids.

Question 8

what's the difference between dimetapp and dimetapp dm?

Accepted Answer

Dimetapp: Dimetapp contains and antihistamine (bromphenyramine) and a decongestant (pseudoepherine,  phenylephrine or phenylpropanoolamine). The dm version has both ingredients of dimetapp with added cough suppressant (dextromethorphan). Both medications are not recommended to children aged below 6 years old.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: dimetapp overdose?

Accepted Answer

Dimetapp overdose: An overdose occurs when an excessive / dangerous dose of a drug is used. "Symptoms of overdose may include: nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, sweating, stomach/abdominal pain, extreme tiredness, agitation, confusion, flushing, hallucinations, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine, seizures. In children, excitement may occur first, and may be followed by: loss of coordination, drowsiness, loss of &gt;

Question 10

how much dimetapp can i give my 4yr old son? he weighs 35lbs.

Accepted Answer

Usually give : Between 1/4 to!/2 teaspoon every six hours as needed. If it is allergy related , you may find the once a day dosing better like loratadine, generic for claritin, or zyrtec (cetirizine ).Coughing is most likely from postnasal dainage.If with any other signs and symptoms and worsening condition, please make appointment to see pediatrician.

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My daughter takes care for her seizures she has a cold can i give her dimetapp cold and cough medication?

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How to tell if i overdosed on dimetapp type of cold meds?

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Can a child take dimetapp and cefidinir together?

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What is the definition or description of: dimetapp?

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Please tell me the difference between dimetapp and brotap?

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Dimetapp mixed with amoxicilan?

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How much dimetapp to give my 4 month old?

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What's the difference between dimetapp and dimetapp dm?

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What is the definition or description of: dimetapp overdose?

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How much dimetapp can i give my 4yr old son? he weighs 35lbs.

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