Dimetapp is a brand of over-the-counter cold and allergy medicines manufactured by
Pfizer (formerly
Wyeth). At one point, Dimetapp as a household word referred to a single combination preparation marketed to relieve symptoms of the
common cold, containing
brompheniramine (an
antihistamine) and
phenylephrine (decongestant replacing the formerly used
pseudoephedrine, which itself replaced
phenylpropanolamine). Variants were created, including Dimetapp DM with the addition of
dextromethorphan (an antitussive or cough suppressant). Dimetapp Elixir and Colour Free Elixir are intended to relieve nasal congestion, runny nose, itchy watery eyes and sneezing, whereas Dimetapp DM and Dimetapp DM Colour Free Elixir are intended for colds with dry coughs and also to treat whooping cough. Early Dimetapp liquid products were characterized by a strong grape candy flavor.