Dry Cough

Product Name Indication Dosage Presentation Active Ingredient Contraindication Side

effects
Price
Benadryl Dry,
Tickly Cough
Oral Solution
Cough suppressant. For temporary relief
of irritating coughs.
6 to 10 years 2.5ml
three to four times a
day. Over 10 years
5ml to 10ml three to
four times a day.
Adults 5 to 15ml three
to four times a day.
No more than 4
doses in 24 hours.
Oral liquid 100mL,
Oral liquird 200 mL
Pholcodine 1mg/ml Children below 6
years old
May
cause
drowsine
ss
NZS17.99
Benadryl PE
Dry Cough &
Nasal
Congestion
Relieve symptoms of cough and cold,
chesty cough, runny nose and nasal
congestion
Adults and children
over 12 years 10ml
every four hours as
necessary. Children
6-12 year 5ml every 4
hours as necessary.
No more than 6
doses in 24hrs.
Oral liquird 200 mL Dextromethorphan
hydrobromide
10mg/5ml,
Phenylephrine
hydrochloride
5mg/5ml
Children below 6
years old
May
cause
drowsine
ss
NZS18.99
Condral Cold &
Flu + Cough
Relieve cold and flu symptoms such as
headaches, body aches and pains,
blocked and runny nose, fever, dry
irritating coughs and sore throat
Adults and children
over 12 years: 2
green day capsules
morning, midday and
afternoon, and 2 red
night capsules at
bedtime. Allow 4-6
hours as necessary
between doses.
Maximum 6 day and
2 night capsules in 24
hours.
24 or 48 tablets Day: Night:
Paracetamol 500mg,
phenylephirine
hydrochloride 5mg,
dextromethorphan
hydrobromide 10mg

Night: Paracetamol
500mg,
chlorpheniramine
maleate 2mg,
dextromethorphan
hydrobromide 10mg
Children below 12
years old,
concomitant use
with other
products
containing either
paracetamol or
antihistamines
May
cause
drowsine
ss
NZ$16.25
Robitussin Dry
Cough Forte
Temporary relief from dry irritating cough
caused by minor throat and bronchial
irritations eg with a cold for up to 8 hours
Take every 6 - 8
hours when
necessary. Adults
and children over 12
years: 10ml. Children
6 to 12 years: 5ml. Do
not exceed 4 doses in
a 24 hour period. Do
not use for children
under 6.
Oral liquid 100 mL,
oral liquid 200 mL
Dextromethorphan
30mg/10mL
Hypersensitivity to
any ingredient,
children below 6
years old, use of
MAOI within the
previous 2 weeks
Nausea,
vomiting,
dizziness,
drowsine
ss or GI
disturban
ces.
NZ$17.80
Duro-Tuss dry
forte cough
liquid
Cough suppressant. Relieves stubborn
dry coughs
Adults and children
over the age of 12:
5mls, every 6 hours
as needed (up to a
maximum of 4 times a
day).
6-12 years: 2-
3mls, every 6 hours
as needed (maximum
of 4 times a day).
Oral liquid 200 mL Pholcodine 15
mg/5ml
Children below 6
years old
May cause
drowsiness,
Diarrhea
NZ$16.60
Duro-Tuss PE
dry cough and
nasal
decongestant
Relieves dry coughs and clears a
blocked or runny nose
Take every 6 hours
as required;
maximum 4 times per
day. Adullts: 10-15
mL, Children 6-12
years 5-10 mL.
Oral liquid 200 mL Pholcodine
15mg/15mL,
Phenylephrine
hydrochloride
10mg/15mL
Children below 6
years old
May cause
drowsiness,
Diarrhea
NZS16.60
Duro-Tuss dry
cough liquid
regular
Relieves dry cough Take up to 4 times
daily. Adults: 10-15
mL. Children 6-12
years: 5-10 mL.
Oral liquid 200 mL Pholcodine
15mg/15mL
Children below 6
years old
May cause
drowsiness
NZ$17.50
Robitussin
Cough & chest
Congestion
Relief of congested chests and coughs Take every 6 - 8
hours when
necessary. Adults
and children over 12
years: 10ml. Children
6 to 12 years: 5ml. Do
not exceed 4 doses in
a 24 hour period. Do
not use for children
under 6.
Oral liquid 100 mL,
oral liquid 200 mL
Guaiphenesin
200mg/10ml,
Dextromethorphan
30mg/10ml
Hypersensitivity to
any ingredient,
children below 6
years old, use of
MAOI within the
previous 2 weeks
Nausea,
vomiting,
dizziness,
drowsine
ss or GI
disturban
ces.
NZS !7.80
Dimetapp
Daytime
Nightime
Fever, head and body aches, dry
irritating cough and runny nose
Adults and children
over 12 Day caps - 2
caps 3 times a day.
Night caps: 2 caps at
bedtime. Maximum 8
caps in 24 hours. Do
not use for children
under 12.
Liquid capsules, 24 or
48 tablets.
Day: Paracetamol
300mg,
Dextromethorphan
hydrobromide 10mg.
Night: Paracetamol,d
Dextromethorphan
hydrobromide 10mg,
doxylamine succinate
6.25mg.
Hypersensitivity to
any ingredient,
children below 12
years old, use of
MAOI within the
previous 2 weeks
Drowsine
ss,
lassitude,
nausea,
giddiness
, dry
mouth,
mydriasis
,
increased
irritability
or
exciteme
nt.
NZ$20.00
*All medications stated above are PHARMACY ONLY medications.
* Combination products such as Benadryl PE Dry Cough and Nasal Congestion, Duro-Tuss PE dry cough and nasal congestion, are only indicated when other symptoms are
present and troublesome Robitussin Cough & Chest Congestion.

Summary of information to the patient: Inform the patient the indication, dosage and side effects of the medication. In addition, we should also suggest that the patient use
a measuring cup to measure the cough preparation to get an accurate dose. The patient should also be notified to refer to the doctor if his/her symptoms do not improve or
worsen. The patient should also be informed about the storage recommendations; keep out of reach and sight of children