Safetussin? CD [OTC]
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
PediaCare? Children's Multi-Symptom Cold [OTC];Safetussin? CD [OTC];Sudafed PE? Children's Cold & Cough [OTC];Triaminic? Day Time Cold & Cough [OTC]
Uses
- It is used to stop coughing.
- It is used to treat nose stuffiness.
- Dextromethorphan works on the cough center in the brain.
- Phenylephrine shrinks swollen nose tissue and opens up passages.
Dosing
How to take
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Place oral strip on your tongue and let melt.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
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