Carbetapentane / Chlorpheniramine / Phenylephrine Dosage
Applies to the following strengths: 60 mg-5 mg-10 mg; 30 mg-4 mg-5 mg/5 mL; 30 mg-4 mg-12.5 mg/5 mL
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Cough
Tablets:
1 to 2 tablets orally every 12 hours as needed.
Syrup:
5 to 10 mL orally every 12 hours as needed.
Usual Adult Dose for Nasal Congestion
Tablets:
1 to 2 tablets orally every 12 hours as needed.
Syrup:
5 to 10 mL orally every 12 hours as needed.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Cough
Syrup:
> 2 years to 6 years: 2.5 to 5 mL orally every 12 hours as needed.
> 6 years to 18 years: 5 to 10 mL orally every 12 hours as needed.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Nasal Congestion
Syrup:
> 2 years to 6 years: 2.5 to 5 mL orally every 12 hours as needed.
> 6 years to 18 years: 5 to 10 mL orally every 12 hours as needed.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Antihistamines are more likely to cause dizziness, sedation, and hypotension in elderly patients.
Antihistamines may cause excitation in children.
Use with caution in patients with hypertension, cardiovascular disease, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, narrow angle glaucoma, or prostatic hypertrophy.
Antihistamines may have an additive effect when given concomitantly with other CNS depressants.
Dialysis
Data not available
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