Drug Facts

Active ingredients
(in each 5 mL, 1 teaspoon)

TRIAMINIC® Cold & Allergy

Orange Flavor

Pseudoephedrine HCl,
USP, 15 mgNasal decongestant

Chlorpheniramine maleate,
USP, 1 mgAntihistamine

TRIAMINIC® Cold & Cough

Cherry Flavor

Pseudoephedrine HCl,
USP, 15 mg ......................... Nasal decongestant

Dextromethorphan HBr,
USP, 5 mg ............................ Cough suppressant

Chlorpheniramine maleate,
USP, 1 mg .................................... Antihistamine

TRIAMINIC® Cold, Cough & Fever

Bubble Gum Flavor

Acetaminophen,
USP, 160 mg ........... Fever reducer, Pain reliever

Pseudoephedrine HCl,
USP, 15 mg ......................... Nasal decongestant

Dextromethorphan HBr,
USP, 7.5 mg ......................... Cough suppressant

Chlorpheniramine maleate,
USP, 1 mg ..................................... Antihistamine

TRIAMINIC® Cold & Night Time Cough

Grape Flavor

Pseudoephedrine HCl,
USP, 15 mg ......................... Nasal decongestant

Dextromethorphan HBr,
USP, 7.5 mg ........................ Cough suppressant

Chlorpheniramine maleate,
USP, 1 m ...................................... Antihistamine

Uses   temporarily relieves these symptoms:

TRIAMINIC® Cold & Allergy

Nasal Decongestant, Antihistamine
Orange Flavor

· itchy, watery eyes · runny nose · itchy nose or throat · sneezing · nasal and sinus congestion

TRIAMINIC® Cold & Cough

Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant
Antihistamine-Cherry Flavor

· cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation · runny nose · nasal and sinus congestion · sneezing · itchy nose or throat · itchy, watery eyes

TRIAMINIC® Cold, Cough & Fever

Fever Reducer-Pain Reliever,
Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant
Antihistamine-Bubble Gum Flavor

· fever · minor aches and pains · headache and sore throat · cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation · nasal and sinus congestion · sneezing · itchy nose or throat · itchy, watery eyes

TRIAMINIC® Cold & Night Time Cough

Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant
Antihistamine-Grape Flavor

· cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation · runny nose · nasal and sinus congestion · sneezing · itchy nose or throat · itchy, watery eyes

Warnings

Do not use in a child who is taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson' disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if the child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.

Specific to Cold, Cough & Fever: other products containing acetaminophen

Specific to Cold & Night Time Cough: if a child is on a sodium-restricted diet unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if the child has

· heart disease · high blood pressure · thyroid disease · diabetes · glaucoma · cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) (does not apply to Cold & Allergy) · breathing problems such as asthma or chronic bronchitis · chronic cough that lasts (does not apply to Cold & Allergy).

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

When using this product

· do not use more than directed · excitability may occur, especially in children · marked drowsiness may occur · sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

Stop use and ask a doctor if

· nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur

· symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever

· sore throat persists for more than 2 days or occurs with headache, fever, rash, nausea or vomiting

· cough persists for more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache (does not apply to Cold & Allergy)

Specific to Cold, Cough & Fever:

· symptoms do not improve within 5 days (pain) or 3 days (fever).

These could be signs of a serious condition.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Dosage and Administration 1

TRIAMINIC® Cold & Allergy

Nasal Decongestant, Antihistamine
Orange Flavor

TRIAMINIC® Cold & Cough

Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant

Antihistamine-Cherry Flavor

Take every 4 to 6 hours; not more than 4 doses in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.

TRIAMINIC® Cold, Cough & Fever

Fever-Reducer-Pain Reliever,
Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant
Antihistamine-Bubble Gum Flavor

TRIAMINIC® Cold & Night Time Cough

Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant
Antihistamine-Grape Flavor

Take every 6 hours; not more than 4 doses in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.

Age
Weight Dose
4 months to under 1 year 2
12-17 lb ¼ tsp
(1.25 mL)
1 to under
2 years 2
18-23 lb ½ tsp
(2.5 mL)
2 to under
6 years 1
24-47 lb 1 tsp
(5 mL)
6 to under
12 years
48-95 lb 2 tsp
(10 mL)
12 years to adult
96+ lb 4 tsp
(20 mL)
1 As with any antihistamine-containing product, use of Triaminic® Formulas containing antihistamines in children under 6 years of age should be only under the advice and supervision of a physician.
2 The dosage for children under 2 years should be determined by the physician on the basis of patients weight, physical condition or other appropriate considerations. Dosages are provided as guidelines. Antihistamines should not be given to neonates and are contraindicated in newborns.

Other Information

TRIAMINIC® Cold & Allergy

Nasal Decongestant, Antihistamine
Orange Flavor

TRIAMINIC® Cold & Cough

Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant

Antihistamine-Cherry Flavor

TRIAMINIC® Cold, Cough & Fever

Fever Reducer-Pain Reliever,

Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant

Antihistamine-Bubble Gum Flavor

TRIAMINIC® Cold & Night Time Cough

Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant

Antihistamine-Grape Flavor

Inactive Ingredients

TRIAMINIC® Cold & Allergy

Nasal Decongestant, Antihistamine
Orange Flavor
benzoic acid, edetate disodium, FD&C Yellow 6, flavors, purified water, sorbitol, sucrose

TRIAMINIC® Cold & Cough

Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant

Antihistamine-Cherry Flavor

benzoic acid, FD&C Red 40, flavors, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium chloride, sorbitol, sucrose

TRIAMINIC® Cold, Cough & Fever

Fever Reducer-Pain Reliever,

Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant

Antihistamine-Bubble Gum Flavor

acesulfame K, benzoic acid, citric acid, D&C Red 33, dibasic potassium phosphate, disodium edetate, FD&C Red 40, flavors, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, potassium chloride, propylene glycol, purified water, sucrose, other ingredients

TRIAMINIC® Cold & Night Time Cough

Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant

Antihistamine-Grape Flavor

benzoic acid, citric acid, D&C Red 33, dibasic sodium phosphate, FD&C Blue 1, flavors, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol, sucrose

How Supplied

TRIAMINIC® Cold & Allergy

TRIAMINIC® Cold & Cough

TRIAMINIC® Cold & Night Time Cough

Bottles of 4 fl. oz. (118 mL) and 8 fl.oz. (236 mL)

TRIAMINIC® Cold, Cough & Fever

Bottle of 4 fl. oz. (118 mL)

Questions:    call 1-800-452-0051

For more information about Triaminic® visit our website at www.triaminic.com

NOVARTIS

Novartis Consumer Health, Inc.

Summit, NJ 07901-1312 ©2001

PRODUCT PHOTO(S):

NOTE: These photos can be used only for identification by shape, color, and imprint. They do not depict actual or relative size.

The product samples shown here have been supplied by the manufacturer and reproduced in full color by PDR as a quick-reference identification aid. While every effort has been made to assure accurate reproduction, please remember that any visual identification should be considered preliminary. In cases of poisoning or suspected overdosage, the drug' identity should be verified by chemical analysis.

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