Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Package/Label Principal Display Panel compare to Delsym ® active ingredient EQUALINE ® cough DM dextromethorphan polistirex extended-release oral suspension (cough suppressant) day or night 12 hour cough relief CONTAINS SODIUM METABISULFITE, A SULFITE THAT MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC-TYPE REACTIONS orange-flavored liquid dosing cup included ALCOHOL FREE 3 FL OZ (89 mL) 384-el-cough-dm
- Package/Label Principal Display Panel compare to Delsym ® active ingredient EQUALINE ® cough DM dextromethorphan polistirex extended-release oral suspension (cough suppressant) day or night 12 hour cough relief CONTAINS SODIUM METABISULFITE, A SULFITE THAT MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC-TYPE REACTIONS orange-flavored liquid dosing cup included ALCOHOL FREE 3 FL OZ (89 mL) 384-el-cough-dm
Overview
Uses temporarily relieves • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants • the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
Indications & Usage
Uses temporarily relieves • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants • the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
Dosage & Administration
Directions • shake bottle well before use • measure only with dosing cup provided • do not use dosing cup with other products • dose as follows or as directed by doctor adults and children 12 years of age and over 10 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 20 mL in 24 hours children 6 to under 12 years of age 5 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 10 mL in 24 hours children 4 to under 6 years of age 2.5 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 5 mL in 24 hours children under 4 years of age do not use
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Do not use if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Allergy Alert: Contains sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reactions. Ask a doctor before use if you have • chronic cough that lasts as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) Stop use and ask a doctor if • side effects occur. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. • cough lasts more than 7 days, cough comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Purpose
Purpose Cough suppressant
Do Not Use
Do not use if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Allergy Alert: Contains sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reactions.
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if • side effects occur. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. • cough lasts more than 7 days, cough comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
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 (1-800-222-1222).
Questions
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