chlorpheniramine/codeine/pseudoephedrine (Dihistine DH, Novahistine DH)

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Introduction

DEA-controlled substance: class 4.

Indications

Dosage

  • adults & chldren > 12 years:
    • 10 mL every 4-6 hours PRN
    • max: 40 mL/24 hours
  • children 6-12 years:
    • 2.5-5 mL every 4-6 hours PRN
    • max: 4 doses/day
  • children 2-6 years:
    • 1.25-2.5 mL every 4-6 hours PRN
    • max: 4 doses/day

Liquid: chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg, pseudoephedrine HCl 30 mg codeine phosphate 10 mg (120 mL, 240 mL)

Adverse effects

More general terms

Components

References

  1. Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug Formulary, 1998