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Dristan Cold Multi-symptom Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Acetaminophen 325mg, chlorpheniramine maleate 2mg, phenylephrine HCl 5mg; per tab.
Pharmacological Class
Analgesic + antihistamine + sympathomimetic.
How Supplied
Tabs—20
Manufacturer
Dristan Cold Multi-symptom Indications
Indications
Headache, fever, minor aches and pains, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, sore throat.
Dristan Cold Multi-symptom Dosage and Administration
Adult
2 tabs every 4 hours. Max 12 tabs/24 hours.
Children
Not recommended.
Dristan Cold Multi-symptom Contraindications
Contraindications
During or within 14 days of MAOIs. Concomitant other acetaminophen products.
Dristan Cold Multi-symptom Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Dristan Cold Multi-symptom Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hepatic dysfunction. Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. GI or GU obstruction. Thyroid disease. Glaucoma. Diabetes. Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Dristan Cold Multi-symptom Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Dristan Cold Multi-symptom Interactions
Interactions
See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. Increased risk of hepatotoxicity with ≥3 alcoholic drinks/day; avoid. β-blockers may increase pressor effects of sympathomimetics. Antihypertensives antagonized. Increased CNS effects with other CNS depressants. Caution with warfarin.
Dristan Cold Multi-symptom Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, anticholinergic effects, nervousness, dizziness, insomnia, excitability in children, hepatotoxicity (overdosage).
Dristan Cold Multi-symptom Clinical Trials
See Literature
Dristan Cold Multi-symptom Note
Not Applicable
Dristan Cold Multi-symptom Patient Counseling
See Literature
