Drug Detail:Coricidin (Acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine [ a-seet-a-min-oh-fen-and-klor-fen-ir-a-meen ])
Drug Class: Upper respiratory combinations
Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Rhinitis
Acetaminophen 325 mg / chlorpheniramine 2 mg tablets: 2 tablets orally every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 12 tablets per 24 hours
Usual Adult Dose for Cold Symptoms
Acetaminophen 325 mg / chlorpheniramine 2 mg tablets: 2 tablets orally every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 12 tablets per 24 hours
Usual Adult Dose for Influenza
Acetaminophen 325 mg / chlorpheniramine 2 mg tablets: 2 tablets orally every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 12 tablets per 24 hours
Usual Adult Dose for Rhinorrhea
Acetaminophen 325 mg / chlorpheniramine 2 mg tablets: 2 tablets orally every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 12 tablets per 24 hours
Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Rhinitis
Acetaminophen 325 mg / chlorpheniramine 2 mg tablets:
12 years and older: 2 tablets orally every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 12 tablets per 24 hours
6 to under 12 years: 1 tablet orally every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 5 tablets per 24 hours
Usual Pediatric Dose for Cold Symptoms
Acetaminophen 325 mg / chlorpheniramine 2 mg tablets:
12 years and older: 2 tablets orally every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 12 tablets per 24 hours
6 to under 12 years: 1 tablet orally every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 5 tablets per 24 hours
Usual Pediatric Dose for Influenza
Acetaminophen 325 mg / chlorpheniramine 2 mg tablets:
12 years and older: 2 tablets orally every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 12 tablets per 24 hours
6 to under 12 years: 1 tablet orally every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 5 tablets per 24 hours
Usual Pediatric Dose for Rhinorrhea
Acetaminophen 325 mg / chlorpheniramine 2 mg tablets:
12 years and older: 2 tablets orally every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 12 tablets per 24 hours
6 to under 12 years: 1 tablet orally every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 5 tablets per 24 hours
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Use with caution.
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Current use of any other drug containing acetaminophen.
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 6 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Patient advice:
- Do not use more than directed.
- In case of overdose, patients should seek medical help or call poison control, as liver damage may occur.
- Do not take with any other medication containing acetaminophen.
- Avoid alcoholic beverages during use.
