Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each tablet)

TRIAMINIC® Softchews® Cold & Allergy -Orange Flavor

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

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

TRIAMINIC® Softchews® Cold & Cough -Cherry Flavor

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

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

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

Uses   Temporarily relieves these symptoms:

TRIAMINIC® Softchews® Cold & Allergy

Nasal Decongestant, Antihistamine Orange Flavor

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

TRIAMINIC® Softchews® 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

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.

Ask a doctor before use if the child has

· heart disease · high blood pressure · thyroid disease · diabetes · glaucoma · a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis or asthma

Specific to Cold & Cough:   cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) or chronic cough that lasts.

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 · drowsiness may occur · sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness · excitability may occur, especially in children

Stop use and ask a doctor if

· nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs · cough persists for more than 7 days · symptoms do not improve within 7 days, or occur with fever, rash, or persistent headache. 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.

Dosage and Administration 1

· Let Softchews® tablet dissolve in mouth or chew Softchews® tablet before swallowing, whichever is preferred · take every 4 to 6 hours; not more than 4 doses in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor

Age Weight Dose
2 to under 6 years 1
24 to 47 lb 1 tablet
6 to under 12 years
48 to 95 lb 2 tablets
12 years to adult
96 + lb 4 tablets
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.

Other Information

· each Softchews® tablet contains:

sodium 5 mg · contains no aspirin · store at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Triaminic® Softchews® Cold & Allergy

Nasal Decongestant, Antihistamine Orange Flavor · Phenylketonurics: Contains: Phenylalanine, 17.5 mg per Softchews® tablet

Triaminic® Softchews® Cold & Cough

Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant Antihistamine-Cherry Flavor · Phenylketonurics: Contains: Phenylalanine, 17.7 mg per Softchews® tablet

Inactive Ingredients

TRIAMINIC® Softchews® Cold & Allergy

Nasal Decongestant, Antihistamine-Orange Flavor

aspartame, carnauba wax, citric acid, crospovidone, D&C Red 27 aluminum lake, D&C Yellow 10 aluminum lake, ethylcellulose, flavors, glycerides, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, mannitol, mono- and di-glycosides, silicon dioxide, sodium bicarbonate, sucrose

TRIAMINIC® Softchews® Cold & Cough

Nasal Decongestant, Cough SuppressantAntihistamine-Cherry Flavor

aspartame, carnauba wax, citric acid, crospovidone, D&C Red 27, aluminum lake, D&C Red 30 aluminum lake, ethylcellulose, FD&C Blue 2 aluminum lake, flavors, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, mono- and di-glycerides, povidone, silicone dioxide, sodium bicarbonate, sucrose

How Supplied:   18 Softchews® Tablets.

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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