It relieves:
Dimetapp Colour Free Elixir is also a great tasting medicine for Children's Colds & Allergy with the extra benefit of being Colour Free, because some kids are sensitive to added colours. Dimetapp Colour Free Elixir also contains no artificial flavours.
Who can use this product |
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Children 6 years to under 12 years (only on the advice of a doctor, pharmacist or nurse practitioner) | |
Adults and children 12 years and over |
Do not use | |
in children under 6 years | |
if tamper evident cap seal is broken or missing | |
if you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients |
Each 5mL contains:
Also contains:
Sodium benzoate, saccharin sodium, alcohol, sorbitol (16.8g/40mL).
Products containing sorbitol may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea.
Who | How much | Time between each dose |
Maximum No. of Doses |
Children 6 years to under 12 years | 7.5mL | 6 - 8 hours as necessary | 4 doses in 24 hours |
Adults and Children 12 years and over | 10mL |
Do not exceed recommended dosage. If an overdose is taken or suspected, ring the Poisons Information centre (Australia 131126), discontinue use and seek professional assistance immediately.
A measuring cup is included with this product for accurate dose measurement.
Do not use in children under 6 years old. Use in children aged 6 to 11 years only on the advice of a doctor, pharmacist or nurse practitioner. Dose may be taken with water or fruit juice.
Caution: If symptoms persist for more than 48 hours, or are accompanied by a fever discontinue use and consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Warning: Brompheniramine may cause drowsiness in some people. Be cautious about driving a vehicle or operating machinery within 8 hours of taking this medicine. If still affected do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery. Avoid alchohol. Pheneylephrine may cause sleeplessness in some people.