Polytussin DM

Uses .

[ dextromethorphan ]

antitussive for suppressing cough

[ phenylephrine ]

decongestant for reducing nasal/sinus stuffiness

[ pyrilamine ]

antihistamine for relieving allergic rhinitis, sneezing, itchy/watery eyes, itchy nose/throat

Dosing .

6-11 yo

[ oral solution ]

Dose: 5 mL PO q4h prn; Max: 30 mL/24h

12 yo and older

[ oral solution ]

Dose: 10 mL PO q4h prn; Max: 60 mL/24h

renal considerations

[ dextromethorphan; phenylephrine; pyrilamine ]

renal impairment: consider alternatives, dose adjustment not possible w/ fixed-dose combo

HD/PD: consider alternatives, dose adjustment not possible w/ fixed-dose combo

hepatic considerations

[ dextromethorphan; phenylephrine; pyrilamine ]

hepatic impairment: consider alternatives, dose adjustment not possible w/ fixed-dose combo