Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:
runny nose
sneezing
itching of the nose or throat
itchy, water eyes
cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
nasal congestion
reduces swelling of the nasal passages
Warnings
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Do not use this product
if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping
Ask a doctor before use if you have
a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
glaucoma
difficulty in urination due to the enlargement of the prostate gland
a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
a cough that occurs with too much phlegm
a chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath, or children who are taking other drugs
heart disease
high blood pressure
thyroid disease
diabetes
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
When using this product
excitability may occur, especially in children
may cause marked drowsiness
avoid alcoholic drinks
may cause or aggravate constipation
alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
cough or nasal congestion persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
new symptoms occur
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of the reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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Directions
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Adults and children over 12
years of age:
1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed
6 teaspoonfuls in a 24 hour period.
Children 6 to under 12 years of age:
1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL) every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed
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Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Dimetapp-C?
Depending on the reaction of the Dimetapp-C after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Dimetapp-C not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Dimetapp-C addictive or habit forming?
Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
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Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Dimetapp-C, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Dimetapp-C consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.
Visitor reports
One visitor reported useful
How is the drug Dimetapp-C useful in reducing or relieving the symptoms? How useful is it? According to the survey conducted by the website sdrugs.com, there are variable results and below are the percentages of the users that say the medicine is useful to them and that say it is not helping them much. It is not ideal to continue taking the medication if you feel it is not helping you much. Contact your healthcare provider to check if there is a need to change the medicine or if there is a need to re-evaluate your condition. The usefulness of the medicine may vary from patient to patient, depending on the other diseases he is suffering from and slightly depends on the brand name.
Visitors
%
Not useful
1
100.0%
Visitor reported side effects
No survey data has been collected yet
Visitor reported price estimates
No survey data has been collected yet
Three visitors reported frequency of use
How often in a day do you take the medicine? Are you taking the Dimetapp-C drug as prescribed by the doctor? Few medications can be taken Once in a day more than prescribed when the doctor's advice mentions the medicine can be taken according to frequency or severity of symptoms. Most times, be very careful and clear about the number of times you are taking the medication. The report of sdrugs.com website users about the frequency of taking the drug Dimetapp-C is mentioned below.
Visitors
%
Once in a day
1
33.3%
Twice in a day
1
33.3%
4 times in a day
1
33.3%
Four visitors reported doses
What is the dose of Dimetapp-C drug you are taking? According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 201-500mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
Visitors
%
201-500mg
1
25.0%
101-200mg
1
25.0%
6-10mg
1
25.0%
1-5mg
1
25.0%
Two visitors reported time for results
What is the time duration Dimetapp-C drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms? Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed > 3 month to notice the result from using Dimetapp-C drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Dimetapp-C need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
Visitors
%
> 3 month
1
50.0%
1 day
1
50.0%
One visitor reported administration
The drugs are administered in various routes, like oral or injection form. They are administered before food or after food. How are you taking Dimetapp-C drug, before food or after food? Click here to find out how other users of our website are taking it. For any doubts or queries on how and when the medicine is administered, contact your health care provider immediately.
Visitors
%
After food
1
100.0%
Three visitors reported age
Visitors
%
1-5
1
33.3%
46-60
1
33.3%
> 60
1
33.3%
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