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Antihistamine/antitussive (By mouth)Treats runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and cough caused by the common cold or flu.Brand Name(s):Capron DM, Capron DMT, Children's Daytime/Nighttime DM, Children's Dimetapp Long Acting Cough Plus Cold, Children's Robitussin Cough & Cold Long Acting, Children's Triaminic Cough & Runny Nose, Coricidin HBP Cough & Cold, Cough & Cold, Cough & Cold HBP, DayClear Allergy Relief, Good Neighbor Pharmacy Night Time Cough, Good Neighbor Pharmacy Tussin DM Max, Good Sense Night Time Cough, Leader Cough & Cold HBP, Maxi-Tuss DMThere may be other brand names for this medicine.When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any cough and cold medicine or to any antihistamine or antitussive. You should not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitors such as Nardil®, Marplan®, Eldepryl®, or Parnate® within the past 14 days. Do not give any over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicine to a baby or child under 4 years old. Using these medicines in very young children might cause serious or possibly life-threatening side effects.How to Use This Medicine:Capsule, Chewable Tablet, Liquid, Tablet
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