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Dimetapp

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Noun1.Dimetapp - trade name for a drug containing an antihistamine and a decongestant; used to relieve nasal congestion and to treat rhinitis
antihistamine - a medicine used to treat allergies and hypersensitive reactions and colds; works by counteracting the effects of histamine on a receptor site
brompheniramine maleate, Dimetane - antihistamine (trade name Dimetane) used to treat hypersensitivity reactions (as rhinitis)
nasal decongestant - a decongestant that provides temporary relief of nasal symptoms of the common cold and rhinitis and upper respiratory infections


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In a concession to pediatricians, who doubt the drugs do much good for children and worry about risks, the companies that make over-the-counter remedies like Dimetapp and Pediacare announced they had changed their advice to parents for the second cold season in a row.
For decades, the drugstore aisles have been lined with what looks like parental rescue - boxed bottles of Robitussin, Triaminic, Pedia-care, Tylenol Cough and Cold, Dimetapp and many more.
Items voluntarily withdrawn include certain children formulas of brands such as Dimetapp, Pediacare, Robitussin, Triaminic and Tylenol.
 
 
 
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