Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night

Acetaminophen:

• Pharmacological action
• Why is Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Acetaminophen) prescribed?
• Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night dosage and administration
• Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night side effects, adverse reactions
• Contraindications
• Using during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Special Instructions
• Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Acetaminophen) Drug Interactions
• Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night in case of emergency / overdose
• Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Acetaminophen) reviews

Pharmacological action

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night is an analgesic-antipyretic. It has analgesic, antipyretic and weak anti-inflammatory action. The mechanism of action is associated with inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis, the predominant influence on the thermoregulation center in the hypothalamus, enhances heat transfer.

Why is Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Acetaminophen) prescribed?

Pain weak and moderate intensity of different genesis (including headache, migraine, toothache, neuralgia, myalgia, algomenorrhea; pain in trauma, burns). Fever in infectious and inflammatory diseases.

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night dosage and administration

Oral or rectally adults and adolescents with a body weight over 60 kg is used in a single dose of 500 mg, the multiplicity of admission - up to 4 times / Maximum duration of treatment - 5-7 days.

Maximum dose: single - 1 g, daily - 4 g.

Single dose for oral administration for children aged 6-12 years - 250-500 mg, 1-5 years - 120-250 mg, from 3 months to 1 year - 60-120 mg, up to 3 months - 10 mg / kg. Single dose rectal in children aged 6-12 years - 250-500 mg, 1-5 years - 125-250 mg.

Multiplicity - 4 at intervals of not less than 4 h. The maximum duration of treatment - 3 days.

Maximum dose: 4 single dose per day.

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night side effects, adverse reactions

Digestive system: rarely - dyspepsia; long-term use at high doses - hepatotoxic effects, methemoglobinemia, renal dysfunction and liver, hypochromic anemia. Hemopoietic system: rarely - thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia, agranulocytosis. Allergic reactions: rarely - skin rash, itching, hives.

Contraindications

Chronic active alcoholism, increased sensitivity to Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night, marked disturbances of liver function and / or kidney disease, anemia, pregnancy (I term).

Using during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Acetaminophen) crosses the placental barrier. So far, no observed adverse effects of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Acetaminophen) on the fetus in humans.

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Acetaminophen) is excreted in breast milk: the content in milk was 0.04-0.23% of the dose adopted mother.

If necessary, use of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Acetaminophen) during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding) should carefully weigh the potential benefits of therapy for the mother and the potential risk to the fetus or child.

In experimental studies found no embryotoxic, teratogenic and mutagenic action of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Acetaminophen).

Special Instructions

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night is used with caution in patients with disorders of the liver and kidneys, with benign hyperbilirubinemia, as well as in elderly patients.

With prolonged use of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Acetaminophen) is necessary to monitor patterns of peripheral blood and functional state of the liver.

Used for treatment of premenstrual tension syndrome in combination with pamabrom (diuretic, a derivative of xanthine) and mepyramine (Histamine H1-receptors blocker).

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Acetaminophen) Drug Interactions

With the simultaneous use with inducers of microsomal liver enzymes, means having hepatotoxic effect, increasing the risk of hepatotoxic action of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Acetaminophen).

With the simultaneous use of anticoagulants may be slight to moderate increase in prothrombin time.

With the simultaneous use of anticholinergics may decrease absorption of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Acetaminophen).

With the simultaneous use of oral contraceptives accelerated excretion of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Acetaminophen) from the body and may reduce its analgesic action.

With the simultaneous use with urological means reduced their effectiveness.

With the simultaneous use of activated charcoal reduced bioavailability of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Acetaminophen).

When Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Acetaminophen) applied simultaneously with diazepam may decrease excretion of diazepam.

There have been reports about the possibility of enhancing mielodepression effect of zidovudine while applying with Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Acetaminophen). A case of severe toxic liver injury.

Described cases of toxic effects of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Acetaminophen), while the use of isoniazid.

When applied simultaneously with carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidonom decreases the effectiveness of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Acetaminophen), which is caused by an increase in its metabolism and excretion from the body. Cases of hepatotoxicity, while the use of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Acetaminophen) and phenobarbital.

In applying cholestyramine a period of less than 1 h after administration of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Acetaminophen) may decrease of its absorption.

At simultaneous application with lamotrigine moderately increased excretion of lamotrigine from the body.

With the simultaneous use of metoclopramide may increase absorption of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Acetaminophen) and its increased concentration in blood plasma.

When applied simultaneously with probenecid may decrease clearance of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Acetaminophen), with rifampicin, sulfinpyrazone - may increase clearance of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Acetaminophen) due to increasing its metabolism in the liver.

At simultaneous application of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Acetaminophen) with ethinylestradiol increases absorption of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Acetaminophen) from the gut.

Enhances the effect of indirect anticoagulants (coumarin derivatives and indandione). Antipyretic and analgesic activity of caffeine increases, reduce - rifampicin, phenobarbital and alcohol (accelerated biotransformation, inducing microsomal liver enzymes).

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night in case of emergency / overdose

At a reception in toxic doses (10-15 g in adults) may develop liver necrosis.

Symptoms of overdose may include: nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, sweating, extreme tiredness, unusual bleeding or bruising, pain in the upper right part of the stomach, yellowing of the skin or eyes, flu-like symptoms

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide:

• Pharmacological action
• Pharmacokinetics
• Why is Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night prescribed?
• Dosage and administration
• Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) side effects, adverse reactions
• Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night contraindications
• Using during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Special instructions
• Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night drug interactions
• Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night in case of emergency / overdose
• Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) reviews

Pharmacological action

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night is an antitussive medication. Inhibiting the excitability of the cough center this medicine suppresses the cough of any origin. Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) has not addiction effects and it has no analgesic and hypnotic action. Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) starts to act after 10-30 minutes after oral administration, the duration of therapeutic action: 5-6 hours for adults and 6-9 hours for children. Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) is an optical isomer of levomethorphan which is similar to morphine. Due to optical isomerism this drug has no opioid effects. Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) used mainly for replacement of codeine as a cough suppressant. In addition to the cough suppressant this medication is used in medicine for diagnostic purposes and may be useful in various cases - from seizures to heroin addiction treatment, some chronic neurodegenerative diseases. These include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (Charcot's disease), disease of "mad cow and other prion diseases. Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) has also been used for the treatment of mental retardation, Parkinson's disease, in the treatment of lung and other cancers and to prevent tissue rejection in transplantation because of the (poorly known) effects of sigma ligands on tumor cells and immune system.

Pharmacokinetics

After oral administration Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) is completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. C_max of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) in plasma is reached after 2 h. This medication biotransformes in the liver. Up to 45% of this drug is excreted by kidneys and there was considerable individual variation in rates of excretion of individual metabolites.

Why is Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night prescribed?

Dry cough of different etiology.

Dosage and administration

For adults and children over 12 years Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night prescribed on 15 mg 4 times / day, children aged 6 years - 7.5 mg 4 times / day.

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) side effects, adverse reactions

Drowsiness, nausea, dizziness.

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night contraindications

Bronchial asthma, bronchitis, simultaneous reception of mucolytic.

Using during pregnancy and breastfeeding

During pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding) Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) prescribed with caution, only in cases where the expected therapeutic effect for the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus or child.

Special instructions

With carefully administered Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) with impaired liver function.

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night drug interactions

MAO inhibitors (including furazolidone, procarbazine, selegiline) when administered simultaneous with Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) may cause adrenergic crisis, collapse, coma, dizziness, agitation, increased blood pressure, hyperpyrexia, intracranial hemorrhage, lethargy, nausea, cramps, tremor. In combination with tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline, etc.) Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) may appeal serotonin syndrome and possible subsequent death. Amiodarone, fluoxetine, quinidine, inhibiting system cytochrome P450, may increase the drug concentration in the blood. Tobacco smoke can lead to increased secretion of glands in the background of inhibition of cough reflex. Some inhibitors of CYP450 (such as quinidine) increase and extended effects of this medicine.

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night in case of emergency / overdose

Symptoms: excitement, dizziness, respiratory depression, impaired consciousness, decreased blood pressure, tachycardia, muscle hypertonicity, ataxia.

Treatment: mechanical ventilation, symptomatic agents.

Doxylamine Succinate:

• Indications and usage
• Dosage and administration
• Dosage forms and strengths
• Contraindications
• Warnings and precautions
• Adverse reactions
• Drug interactions
• Use in specific populations
• Overdosage
• Description
• Clinical pharmacology
• Nonclinical toxicology
• Clinical studies
• How supplied/storage and handling
• Patient counseling information
• Patient package insert
• Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) reviews

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) is indicated for the treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy in women who do not respond to conservative management.

Limitations of Use

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) has not been studied in women with hyperemesis gravidarum.

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) is a fixed dose combination drug product of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) succinate, an antihistamine, and pyridoxine hydrochloride, a Vitamin B6 analog, indicated for the treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy in women who do not respond to conservative management. (1)

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Take two tablets daily at bedtime. If symptoms are not adequately controlled, the dose can be increased to a maximum recommended dose of four tablets daily as described in the full prescribing information. (2)

2.1 Dosage Information

Initially, take two Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) delayed-release tablets orally at bedtime (Day 1). If this dose adequately controls symptoms the next day, continue taking two tablets daily at bedtime. However, if symptoms persist into the afternoon of Day 2, take the usual dose of two tablets at bedtime that night then take three tablets starting on Day 3 (one tablet in the morning and two tablets at bedtime). If these three tablets adequately control symptoms on Day 4, continue taking three tablets daily. Otherwise take four tablets starting on Day 4 (one tablet in the morning, one tablet mid-afternoon and two tablets at bedtime).

The maximum recommended dose is four tablets (one in the morning, one in the mid-afternoon and two at bedtime) daily.

Take on an empty stomach with a glass of water . Swallow tablets whole. Do not crush, chew, or split Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) tablets.

Take as a daily prescription and not on an as needed basis. Reassess the woman for continued need for Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) as her pregnancy progresses.

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) delayed-release tablets are white, round, film coated tablets containing 10 mg Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) succinate and 10 mg pyridoxine hydrochloride. The tablets are imprinted with the pink image of a pregnant woman on one side.

Delayed-release tablets containing 10 mg Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) succinate and 10 mg pyridoxine hydrochloride. (3)

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) is contraindicated in women with any of the following conditions:

• Known hypersensitivity to Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) succinate, other ethanolamine derivative antihistamines, pyridoxine hydrochloride or any inactive ingredient in the formulation
• Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors intensify and prolong the adverse central nervous system effects of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) .

• Known hypersensitivity to Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) succinate, other ethanolamine derivative antihistamines, pyridoxine hydrochloride or any inactive ingredient in the formulation (4)
• Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (4, 7)

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

• Activities requiring mental alertness: Avoid engaging in activities requiring complete mental alertness, such as driving or operating heavy machinery, while using Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night until cleared to do so by a healthcare provider (5.1)
• Central nervous system (CNS) depressants: Concurrent use with alcohol or other CNS depressants is not recommended (5.1)
• Anticholinergic actions: Use with caution in patients with asthma, increased intraocular pressure, narrow angle glaucoma, stenosing peptic ulcer, pyloroduodenal obstruction and urinary bladder-neck obstruction (5.2)

5.1 Activities Requiring Mental Alertness

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) may cause somnolence due to the anticholinergic properties of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) succinate, an antihistamine. Women should avoid engaging in activities requiring complete mental alertness, such as driving or operating heavy machinery, while using Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) until cleared to do so by their healthcare provider.

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) use is not recommended if a woman is concurrently using central nervous system (CNS) depressants including alcohol. The combination may result in severe drowsiness leading to falls or accidents .

5.2 Concomitant Medical Conditions

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) has anticholinergic properties and, therefore, should be used with caution in women with: asthma, increased intraocular pressure, narrow angle glaucoma, stenosing peptic ulcer, pyloroduodenal obstruction and urinary bladder-neck obstruction.

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS

• The following adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the labeling:
• Somnolence
• Falls or other accidents resulting from the effect of the combined use of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) with CNS depressants including alcohol

The most common adverse reaction with Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) (≥5 percent and exceeding the rate in placebo) is somnolence. (6)

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Duchesnay Inc. at 1-855-722-7734 or medicalinfoDimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate)duchesnayusa.com or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1 Clinical Trial Experience

Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice.

The safety and efficacy of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) were compared to placebo in a double-blind, randomized, multi-center trial in 261 women with nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. The mean gestational age at enrollment was 9.3 weeks, range 7 to 14 weeks gestation . Adverse reactions for Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) that occurred at an incidence ≥5 percent and exceeded the incidence for placebo are summarized in Table 1.

Table 1: Number (Percent) of Subjects with ≥ 5 Percent Adverse Reactions in a 15‑Day Placebo-Controlled Study of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) (Only Those Adverse Reactions Occurring at an Incidence ≥ 5 Percent and at a Higher Incidence with Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) than Placebo are Shown)

6.2 Postmarketing Experience

The following adverse events, listed alphabetically, have been identified during post-approval use of the combination of 10 mg Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) succinate and 10 mg pyridoxine hydrochloride. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

Cardiac disorders: dyspnea, palpitation, tachycardia

Ear and labyrinth disorders: vertigo

Eye disorders: vision blurred, visual disturbances

Gastrointestinal disorders: abdominal distension, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea

General disorders and administration site conditions: chest discomfort, fatigue, irritability, malaise

Immune system disorders: hypersensitivity

Nervous system disorders: dizziness, headache, migraines, paresthesia, psychomotor hyperactivity

Psychiatric disorders: anxiety, disorientation, insomnia, nightmares

Renal and urinary disorders: dysuria, urinary retention

Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: hyperhidrosis, pruritus, rash, rash maculo-papular

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS

• Severe drowsiness can occur when used in combination with alcohol or other sedating medications.

7.1 Drug Interactions

Use of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) is contraindicated in women who are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), which prolong and intensify the anticholinergic (drying) effects of antihistamines. Concurrent use of alcohol and other CNS depressants (such as hypnotic sedatives and tranquilizers) with Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) is not recommended.

7.2 Drug-Food Interactions

A food-effect study demonstrated that the delay in the onset of action of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) may be further delayed, and a reduction in absorption may occur when tablets are taken with food . Therefore, Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) should be taken on an empty stomach with a glass of water [ see Dosage and Administration (2)].

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

Pregnancy Category A. Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night is intended for use in pregnant women. (8.1)

8.1 Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category A

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) is intended for use in pregnant women.

The combination of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride has been the subject of many epidemiological studies (cohort, case control and meta-analyses) designed to detect possible teratogenicity. A meta-analysis of 16 cohort and 11 case-control studies published between 1963 and 1991 reported no increased risk for malformations from first trimester exposures to Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride, with or without dicyclomine hydrochloride. A second meta-analysis of 12 cohort and 5 case-control studies published between 1963 and 1985 reported no statistically significant relationships between fetal abnormalities and the first trimester use of the combination Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride with or without dicyclomine hydrochloride.

Animal Data

The effects of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride on embryofetal development have been studied in rats and monkeys.

Once daily treatment of pregnant rats with Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride during organogenesis (gestational day (GD) 6-15) resulted in increased fetal resorptions, decreased fetal body weight and increased skeletal variations with reduced ossification at doses 60 to 100 times the highest clinical dose based on body surface area.

Pregnant cynomolgus monkeys were treated once daily with Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride during organogenesis (GD 22-50). At birth, there were no observed malformations, and no evidence of embryo, fetal or maternal toxicity at doses up to 3.2 times the highest proposed clinical dose based on body surface area. In a similarly designed study in pregnant cynomolgus and rhesus monkeys and baboons, ventricular septal defects (VSDs) were observed in the preterm (GD 100) fetuses. Doses used in this study were 0.5-20 times higher than the clinical dose based on body surface area, with no relationship between dose and incidence of VSD. There were no VSDs in infant monkeys at term. No VSDs were observed at GD 100 in cynomolgus monkeys administered the combination of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride for 4-day periods between 22 and 41 days of gestation.

8.3 Nursing Mothers

Women should not breastfeed while using Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night.

The molecular weight of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) succinate is low enough that passage into breast milk can be expected. Excitement, irritability and sedation ^{have been reported in nursing infants presumably exposed to Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) succinate through breast milk. Infants with apnea or other respiratory syndromes may be particularly vulnerable to the sedative effects of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) resulting in worsening of their apnea or respiratory conditions.}

Pyridoxine hydrochloride is excreted into breast milk. There have been no reports of adverse events in infants presumably exposed to pyridoxine hydrochloride through breast milk.

8.4 Pediatric Use

The safety and effectiveness of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) in children under 18 years of age have not been established.

Fatalities have been reported from Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) overdose in children. The overdose cases have been characterized by coma, grand mal seizures and cardiorespiratory arrest. Children appear to be at a high risk for cardiorespiratory arrest. A toxic dose for children of more than 1.8 mg/kg has been reported. A 3 year old child died 18 hours after ingesting 1,000 mg Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) succinate. However, there is no correlation between the amount of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) ingested, the Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) plasma level and clinical symptomatology.

10 OVERDOSAGE

10.1 Signs and Symptoms of Overdose

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night is a delayed-release formulation, therefore, signs and symptoms of intoxication may not be apparent immediately.

Signs and symptoms of overdose may include restlessness, dryness of mouth, dilated pupils, sleepiness, vertigo, mental confusion and tachycardia.

At toxic doses, Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) exhibits anticholinergic effects, including seizures, rhabdomyolysis, acute renal failure and death.

10.2 Management of Overdose

If treatment is needed, it consists of gastric lavage or activated charcoal, whole bowel irrigation and symptomatic treatment. For additional information about overdose treatment, call a poison control center (1‑800-222-1222).

11 DESCRIPTION

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) (doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride) delayed-release tablets are round, white, film-coated, delayed-release tablets containing 10 mg of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) succinate and 10 mg of pyridoxine hydrochloride. Tablets are imprinted on one side with the pink image of a pregnant woman.

Inactive ingredients are as follows: ammonium hydroxide, n-butanol, carnauba wax powder, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, D&C Red#27, denatured alcohol, FD&C Blue#2, hypromellose, isopropyl alcohol, magnesium stearate, magnesium trisilicate, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose 102, PEG 8000, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, shellac glaze, simethicone, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate.

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) Succinate

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) succinate is classified as an antihistamine. The chemical name for Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) succinate is ethanamine, N,N-dimethyl-2-[1-phenyl-1-(2-pyridinyl)ethoxy]-, butanedioate (1:1). The empirical formula is C₁₇H₂₂N₂O - C₄H₆O₄ and the molecular mass is 388.46. The structural formula is:

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) succinate is a white to creamy white powder that is very soluble in water and alcohol, freely soluble in chloroform and very slightly soluble in ether and benzene.

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

Pyridoxine hydrochloride is a vitamin B6 analog. The chemical name for pyridoxine hydrochloride is 3,4-pyridinedimethanol, 5-hydroxy-6-methyl-, hydrochloride. The empirical formula is C₈H₁₁NO₃ - HCl and the molecular mass is 205.64. The structural formula is:

Pyridoxine hydrochloride is a white or practically white crystalline powder that is freely soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol and insoluble in ether.

structure-1 structure-2

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1 Mechanism of Action

The mechanism of action of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night is unknown.

12.3 Pharmacokinetics

The pharmacokinetics of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) has been characterized in healthy non-pregnant adult women. Pharmacokinetic results for Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) and pyridoxine, including its vitamin B6 metabolites, pyridoxal, pyridoxal 5’-phosphate, pyridoxamine and pyridoxamine 5’-phosphate, are summarized in Tables 2 to 5.

Absorption

A single-dose (two tablets) and multiple-dose (four tablets daily), open-label study was conducted to assess the safety and pharmacokinetic profile of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) administered in healthy non-pregnant adult women. Single-doses (two tablets at bedtime) were administered on Days 1 and 2. Multiple-doses (one tablet in the morning, one tablet in the afternoon and two tablets at bedtime) were administered on Days 3-18.

Blood samples for pharmacokinetic analysis were collected pre-and post-dose on Days 2 and 18 as well as pre-dose prior to bedtime dose only (trough) on Days 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18.

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) and pyridoxine are absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, mainly in the jejunum.

The C_max of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) and pyridoxine are achieved within 7.5 and 5.5 hours, respectively.

Multiple-dose administration of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) results in increased concentrations of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) as well as increases in Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) C_max and AUC_0-last of absorption. The time to reach the maximum concentration is not affected by multiple doses. The mean accumulation index is more than 1.0 suggesting that Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) accumulates following multiple dosing.

Although no accumulation was observed for pyridoxine, the mean accumulation index for each metabolite (pyridoxal, pyridoxal 5’-phosphate, and pyridoxamine 5’-phosphate) is more than 1.0 following multiple-dose administration of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate). The time to reach the maximum concentration is not affected by multiple doses.

Food Effect

The administration of food delays the absorption of both Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) and pyridoxine. This delay is associated with a lower peak concentration of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate), but the extent of absorption is not affected.

The effect of food on the peak concentration and the extent of absorption of the pyridoxine component is more complex because the pyridoxal, pyridoxamine, pyridoxal 5’-phosphate and pyridoxamine 5’-phosphate metabolites also contribute to the biological activity. Food significantly reduces the bioavailability of pyridoxine, lowering its C_max and AUC by approximately 50% compared to fasting conditions. Similarly, food significantly reduces pyridoxal AUC and reduces its C_max by 50% compared to fasting conditions. In contrast, food slightly increases pyridoxal 5’-phosphate C_max and extent of absorption. As for pyridoxamine and pyridoxamine 5’-phosphate, the rate and extent of absorption seem to decrease under fed conditions.

Distribution

Pyridoxine is highly protein bound, primarily to albumin. Its main active metabolite, pyridoxal 5’-phosphate (PLP) accounts for at least 60% of circulating vitamin B6 concentrations.

Metabolism

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) is biotransformed in the liver by N-dealkylation to its principle metabolites N-desmethyl-doxylamine and N, N-didesmethyldoxylamine.

Pyridoxine is a prodrug primarily metabolized in the liver.

Excretion

The principle metabolites of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate), N-desmethyl-doxylamine and N, N-didesmethyldoxylamine, are excreted by the kidney.

The terminal elimination half-life of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) and pyridoxine are 12.5 hours and 0.5 hours, respectively.

Table 5 – Terminal Elimination Half-Life (T_1/2el) for Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) Administered as a Single Dose of Two Tablets under Fasting Conditions in Healthy Non-Pregnant Adult Women

Use in Specific Populations

Race: No pharmacokinetic studies have been conducted related to race.

Hepatic Impairment: No pharmacokinetic studies have been conducted in hepatic impaired patients.

Renal Impairment: No pharmacokinetic studies have been conducted in renal impaired patients.

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

Carcinogenicity

Two-year carcinogenicity studies in rats and mice have been conducted with Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) succinate. Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) succinate is not likely to have human carcinogenic potential. The carcinogenic potential of pyridoxine hydrochloride has not been evaluated.

14 CLINICAL STUDIES

A double-blind, randomized, multi-center, placebo-controlled study was conducted to support the safety and efficacy of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) in the treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Adult women 18 years of age or older and 7 to 14 weeks gestation (median 9 weeks of gestation) with nausea and vomiting of pregnancy were randomized to 14 days of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) or placebo. Two tablets of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) were administered at bedtime on Day 1. If symptoms of nausea and vomiting persisted into the afternoon hours of Day 2, the woman was directed to take her usual dose of two tablets at bedtime that night and, beginning on Day 3, to take one tablet in the morning and two tablets at bedtime. Based upon assessment of remaining symptoms at her clinic visit on Day 4 (± 1 day), the woman may have been directed to take an additional tablet mid-afternoon. A maximum of four tablets (one in the morning, one in the mid-afternoon and two at bedtime) were taken daily.

Over the treatment period, 19% of DICLEGIS-treated patients remained on 2 tablets daily, 21% received 3 tablets daily, and 60% received 4 tablets daily.

The primary efficacy endpoint was the change from baseline at Day 15 in the Pregnancy Unique-Quantification of Emesis (PUQE) score. The PUQE score incorporates the number of daily vomiting episodes, number of daily heaves, and length of daily nausea in hours, for an overall score of symptoms rated from 3 (no symptoms) to 15 (most severe).

At baseline, the mean PUQE score was 9.0 in the Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) arm and 8.8 in the placebo arm. There was a 0.7 (95% confidence interval 0.2 to 1.2 with p-value 0.006) mean decrease (improvement in nausea and vomiting symptoms) from baseline in PUQE score at Day 15 with Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) compared to placebo.

Table 6 – Change from Baseline in the Primary Endpoint, Pregnancy Unique-Quantification of Emesis (PUQE) Score at Day 15. (Intent-to-Treat Population with Last-Observation Carried Forward)

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

16.1 How supplied

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night delayed-release tablets are supplied in a high-density polyethylene bottle with a polypropylene child-resistant cap and a silica gel desiccant canister. Each white, round, film-coated, delayed-release tablet contains 10 mg Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) succinate and 10 mg pyridoxine hydrochloride, and is imprinted on one side with the pink image of a pregnant woman. Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) tablets are provided as follows:

NDC 55494-100-10 Bottles of 100.

16.2 Storage and Handling

Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (59°F and 86°F). Keep bottle tightly closed and protect from moisture. Do not remove desiccant canister from bottle.

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

See FDA-approved patient labeling

17.1 Somnolence and Severe Drowsiness

Inform women to avoid engaging in activities requiring complete mental alertness, such as driving or operating heavy machinery, while using Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) until cleared to do so.

Inform women of the importance of not taking Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) with alcohol or sedating medications, including other antihistamines (present in some cough and cold medications), opiates and sleep aids because somnolence could worsen leading to falls or other accidents.

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate)^® is a registered trademark of Duchesnay Inc.

U.S. Patent Nos. 6,340,695 & 7,560,122.

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Patient Information

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) (dye-CLEE-gis)

(doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride) delayed-release tablets

What is Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate)?

- Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) is a prescription medicine used to treat nausea and vomiting of pregnancy in

women who have not improved with change in diet or other non-medicine treatments.

- It is not known if Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age.

Who should not take Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate)?

Do not take Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) if you:

- are allergic to Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) succinate, other ethanolamine derivative antihistamines, pyridoxine hydrochloride or any of the ingredients in Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate). See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate).

- take monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (Marplan, Nardil, Emsam, Eldepryl, Zelapar, Parnate)

Before taking Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate), tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including;

- if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) can pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby. You should not breastfeed while using Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate).

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription or over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements.

How should I take Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate)?

- Talk to your healthcare provider about how much Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) to take and when to take it.

- Take Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) everyday as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Do not stop taking Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) without talking to your healthcare provider first.

- See the following schedule for the usual way you should start taking Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate):

- Day 1- Take 2 tablets, by mouth at bedtime.

- Day 2- Take 2 tablets at bedtime. If your nausea and vomiting is better or controlled on Day 2, continue to take 2 tablets every night at bedtime. This will be your usual dose unless your healthcare provider tells you otherwise.

- Day 3- If you still had nausea and vomiting on Day 2, take 3 tablets on Day 3 (1 tablet in the morning and 2 tablets at bedtime).

- Day 4- If your nausea and vomiting was better or controlled on Day 3, continue to take 3 tablets each day (1 tablet in the morning and 2 tablets at bedtime). If you still had nausea and vomiting on Day 3, start taking 4 tablets each day (1 tablet in the morning, 1 tablet in the afternoon, and 2 tablets at bedtime).

- Do not take more than 4 tablets (1 in the morning, 1 in the mid-afternoon, and 2 at bedtime) in 1 day.

- Take Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) on an empty stomach with a glass of water.

- Take Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) tablets whole. Do not crush, chew, or break Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) tablets before swallowing. If you cannot swallow Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) tablets whole, tell your healthcare provider.

- If you take too much Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) (overdose), you may have the following symptoms: restlessness, dry mouth, the pupils of your eyes become larger (dilated), sleepiness, dizziness, confusion, fast heart rate, seizures, muscle pain or weakness, and sudden and severe kidney problems. If you have these symptoms and they are severe, they may lead to death. Stop taking Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate), call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away. For more information about overdose treatment, call your poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.

What are the possible side effects of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate)?

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) may cause serious side effects, including drowsiness.

- Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or other activities that need your full attention unless your healthcare provider says that you may do so.

- Do not drink alcohol, or take other central nervous system depressants such as cough and cold medicines, certain pain medicines, and medicines that help you sleep while you take Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate). Severe drowsiness can happen or become worse causing falls or accidents.

These are not all the possible side effects of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate).

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

How should I store Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate)?

- Store Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).

- Keep Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) tablets dry, in a tightly closed container, and out of the light.

- Safely throw away medicine that is out of date or no longer needed.

Keep Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) and all medicines out of the reach of children.

General information about the safe and effective use of Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate).

Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) that is written for health professionals. Do not use Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them.

What are the ingredients in Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate)?

Active ingredient: Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Doxylamine Succinate) succinate (an antihistamine) and pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B₆)

Inactive ingredients: ammonium hydroxide, n-butanol, carnauba wax powder, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, D&C Red#27, denatured alcohol, FD&C Blue #2, hypromellose, isopropyl alcohol, magnesium stearate, magnesium trisilicate, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose 102, PEG 8000, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, shellac glaze, simethicone, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate.

Distributed by: Duchesnay USA, Inc., Bryn Mawr, PA, 19010,

www.duchesnayusa.com or call 1-855-722-7734.

This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Issued: 05/2013

Bottle Label-Outside Front Cover with Imprint Area for Lot & Expiry

Bottle Label – Inside Cover

Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride:

• Congestac
• Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride) reviews

Active ingredients (in each caplet)...Purpose

Guaifenesin 400 mg...Expectorant

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night (Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride) hydrochloride 60 mg...Nasal decongestant

Uses

For temporarily relief of nasal congestion due to a cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies (allergic rhinitis), and to help loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.

Uses

• temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to a cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies (allergic rhinitis).
• helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.

Warnings

Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Do not use if you are taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for two weeks after stopping the MAOI. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Do not take this product for persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema, or where cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) unless directed by a doctor.

A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. If cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache, consult a doctor.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• heart disease
• high blood pressure
• thyroid disease
• diabetes
• difficulty in urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
• symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center immediately.

Directions

• adults and children 12 years and older, 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours, not more than 4 caplets in 24 hours
• children 6 to under 12 years, ½ caplet every 4 to 6 hours, not more than 2 caplets in 24 hours
• children under 6 years, consult a physician

Inactive ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, and starch

Questions?

1-800-324-1880, 7:30am - 4:00pm Central, Mon.-Fri., or visit us at www.bfascher.com

Dimetapp Cold, Cough and Flu Day and Night