Polytussin Dm
fda8f594-82bf-1781-e053-6294a90ad344
34390-5
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Drug Facts
Composition & Product
Identifiers & Packaging
Description
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL teaspoonful) Dextromethorphan HBr............... 7.5 mg Phenylephrine HCl....................... 5 mg Pyrilamine Maleate................. 12.5 mg
Medication Information
Warnings and Precautions
Warnings
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Indications and Usage
Uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itching of nose or throat
- itchy, watery eyes
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- nasal congestion
- reduces swelling of nasal passages
Dosage and Administration
Directions
Adults 12 and over: 10 mL every 4 hours
Not to exceed 60 mL in 24hours
Children 6-12: 5 mL every 4 hours,
Not to exceed 30 mL in 24hrs
Children 2-6: Consult a doctor
Description
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL teaspoonful) Dextromethorphan HBr............... 7.5 mg Phenylephrine HCl....................... 5 mg Pyrilamine Maleate................. 12.5 mg
Section 50565-1
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Section 50566-9
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- cough or nasal congestion persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
- new symptoms occur
Section 50567-7
When using this product
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- may cause marked drowsiness
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Section 50568-5
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
Section 50569-3
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
- a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- heart disease
- high blood
Section 51727-6
Inactive ingredients
Citric Acid, Flavor, Methylparaben, Potassium Citrate, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Purified water, Sucralose,Sorbitol
Section 51945-4
Section 53414-9
If pregnant or breastfeeding ask a health professional before use
Section 55105-1
Antihistamine
Cough Suppressant
Nasal Decongestant
Section 55106-9
Active ingredients
(in each 5 mL teaspoonful)
Dextromethorphan HBr............... 7.5 mg
Phenylephrine HCl....................... 5 mg
Pyrilamine Maleate................. 12.5 mg
Section 60561-8
Other information
Store at room temperature 15°C-30°C (59°F-86°F)
Questions? Comments? Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be reported to this number. Call 1-800-882-1041
Mon. - Fri. (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST).
Structured Label Content
Indications and Usage (34067-9)
Uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itching of nose or throat
- itchy, watery eyes
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- nasal congestion
- reduces swelling of nasal passages
Dosage and Administration (34068-7)
Directions
Adults 12 and over: 10 mL every 4 hours
Not to exceed 60 mL in 24hours
Children 6-12: 5 mL every 4 hours,
Not to exceed 30 mL in 24hrs
Children 2-6: Consult a doctor
Warnings and Precautions (34071-1)
Warnings
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Section 50565-1 (50565-1)
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Section 50566-9 (50566-9)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- cough or nasal congestion persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
- new symptoms occur
Section 50567-7 (50567-7)
When using this product
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- may cause marked drowsiness
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Section 50568-5 (50568-5)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
Section 50569-3 (50569-3)
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
- a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- heart disease
- high blood
Section 51727-6 (51727-6)
Inactive ingredients
Citric Acid, Flavor, Methylparaben, Potassium Citrate, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Purified water, Sucralose,Sorbitol
Section 51945-4 (51945-4)
Section 53414-9 (53414-9)
If pregnant or breastfeeding ask a health professional before use
Section 55105-1 (55105-1)
Antihistamine
Cough Suppressant
Nasal Decongestant
Section 55106-9 (55106-9)
Active ingredients
(in each 5 mL teaspoonful)
Dextromethorphan HBr............... 7.5 mg
Phenylephrine HCl....................... 5 mg
Pyrilamine Maleate................. 12.5 mg
Section 60561-8 (60561-8)
Other information
Store at room temperature 15°C-30°C (59°F-86°F)
Questions? Comments? Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be reported to this number. Call 1-800-882-1041
Mon. - Fri. (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST).
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