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Dorenta is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
As an antihistamine and antitussive, the tablet dose for adults is 25 mg to 50 mg taken 3 to 4 times daily, while children aged 10 years or over take 25 mg 3 or 4 times daily or as directed by the physician. For the syrup, children under 2 years take 2.5 mL every 4 to 6 hours, children aged 2 to under 6 years take 5 mL every 4 to 6 hours, children aged 6 to 12 years take 10-20 mL every 4 to 6 hours, and adults and children aged 12 years or over take 10-20 mL every 4 to 6 hours. As a sleep aid, adults and children over 12 years take 50 mg at bedtime.
Side Effects
Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, nausea and vomiting. Less commonly reported effects are vertigo, palpitations, blurred vision, headache, restlessness, insomnia and thickening of bronchial secretions. Allergic reactions, diarrhoea, vomiting and excitation may also occur.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Do not drive a vehicle or operate hazardous machinery until you know how this medicine affects you.
Contraindications
Diphenhydramine is contraindicated in premature or newborn infants and in anyone hypersensitive to any component of this drug. It should also not be used during an asthma attack or in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy, stenosing peptic ulcer, pyloroduodenal obstruction, or bladder neck obstruction, or in patients receiving antidepressant therapy.