Cheratussin Ac

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

Codeine (10 mg) Guaifenesin (100 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

Alcohol Caramel Citric Acid Monohydrate Fd&c Red No. 40 Glycerin Menthol Water Saccharin Sodium Sodium Benzoate Sorbitol

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance

Color: red

Marketing Status

OTC MONOGRAPH FINAL Active Since 1996-09-01

Medication Information

Purpose

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Description

Codeine phosphate, USP 10 mg Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg

Uses

temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
calms the cough control center and relieves coughing

Section 42229-5

Made in the USA

for Qualitest Pharmaceuticals

Huntsville, AL 35811

Rev. 11/09 R6 8081202 1075

Section 50566-9

Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Section 50567-7

When using this product constipation may occur or be aggravated

Section 50569-3

Ask a doctor before use if you have

cough that occurs with excessive phlegm (mucus)
cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

Section 50570-1

Do not use

in a child under 2 years of age
if you or your child has a chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath
if your child is taking other drugs, unless directed by a doctor

Section 53414-9

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Directions

take every 4 hours
do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period

adults and children 12 years and over	take 10 mL (2 tsp)
children 6 years to under 12 years	take 5 mL (1 tsp)
children 2 years to under 6 years	consult a doctor
children under 2 years	do not use

Attention: A special measuring device should be used to give an accurate dose of this product to children under 6 years of age. Giving a higher dose than recommended by a doctor could result in serious side effects for your child.

Other Information

store at 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)

You may report serious side effects to: 130 Vintage Drive, Huntsville, AL 35811.

Inactive Ingredients

alcohol, caramel, citric acid, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, menthol racemic, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution

Principal Display Panel

NDC 55045-1495-09

Keep Out of Reach of Children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Active Ingredients (in Each 5 Ml = 1 Tsp)

Codeine phosphate, USP 10 mg

Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg

Structured Label Content

Uses

temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
calms the cough control center and relieves coughing

Section 42229-5 (42229-5)

Made in the USA

for Qualitest Pharmaceuticals

Huntsville, AL 35811

Rev. 11/09 R6 8081202 1075

Section 50566-9 (50566-9)

Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Section 50567-7 (50567-7)

When using this product constipation may occur or be aggravated

Section 50569-3 (50569-3)

Ask a doctor before use if you have

cough that occurs with excessive phlegm (mucus)
cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

Section 50570-1 (50570-1)

Do not use

in a child under 2 years of age
if you or your child has a chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath
if your child is taking other drugs, unless directed by a doctor

Section 53414-9 (53414-9)

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Purpose

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Directions

take every 4 hours
do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period

adults and children 12 years and over	take 10 mL (2 tsp)
children 6 years to under 12 years	take 5 mL (1 tsp)
children 2 years to under 6 years	consult a doctor
children under 2 years	do not use

Attention: A special measuring device should be used to give an accurate dose of this product to children under 6 years of age. Giving a higher dose than recommended by a doctor could result in serious side effects for your child.

Other Information (Other information)

store at 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)

You may report serious side effects to: 130 Vintage Drive, Huntsville, AL 35811.

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

alcohol, caramel, citric acid, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, menthol racemic, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution

Principal Display Panel (PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL)

NDC 55045-1495-09

Keep Out of Reach of Children. (Keep out of reach of children.)

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Active Ingredients (in Each 5 Ml = 1 Tsp) (Active ingredients (in each 5 mL = 1 tsp))

Codeine phosphate, USP 10 mg

Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

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