Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Package/Label Principal Display Panel Compare to the active ingredient in Children’s Delsym® For Ages 4+ Children’s COUGH DM Dextromethorphan Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension Cough Suppressant For Children & Adults Day or Night Alcohol-Free 12hr Cough Relief dosing cup included Contains sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reactions OUR PHARMACISTS RECOMMEND Orange-Flavored Liquid 3 FL OZ (89mL) children's cough DM image
- Package/Label Principal Display Panel Compare to the active ingredient in Children’s Delsym® For Ages 4+ Children’s COUGH DM Dextromethorphan Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension Cough Suppressant For Children & Adults Day or Night Alcohol-Free 12hr Cough Relief dosing cup included Contains sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reactions OUR PHARMACISTS RECOMMEND Orange-Flavored Liquid 3 FL OZ (89mL) children's cough DM image
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 • mL = milliliter 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.
Storage & Handling
Other information • each 5 mL contains: sodium 5 mg • store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) • dosing cup provided
Questions
Questions or comments? 1-800-719-9260
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