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Overview
Uses ■ for the temporary relief of cough and nasal congestion due to the common cold ■ helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
Indications & Usage
Uses ■ for the temporary relief of cough and nasal congestion due to the common cold ■ helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
Dosage & Administration
Directions adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 tablets every 6 to 8 hours, not to exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor children 6 to under 12 years of age: take 1 tablet every 6 to 8 hours, not to exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor children under 6 years of age: ask a doctor
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) ■ for 2 weeks after the stopping the MAOI drug Ask a doctor before use if you have ■ heart disease ■ thyroid disease ■ high blood pressure ■ high fever ■ diabetes ■ difficulty in urination due to enlarged prostate gland ■ cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) ■ persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are ■ taking a prescription drug and do not know if it contains an MAOI When using this product ■ do not exceed recommended dosage Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ symptoms persist for more than 1 week or cough tends to recur (a persistent cough may be sign of a serious condition) ■ nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur ■ cough is accompanied by rash or persistent headache ■ symptoms are accompanied by fever 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.
Purpose
Purposes Dextromethorphan hydrobromide Cough suppressant Guaifenesin Expectorant Phenylephrine hydrochloride Nasal decongestant
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) ■ for 2 weeks after the stopping the MAOI drug
When Using
When using this product ■ do not exceed recommended dosage
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ symptoms persist for more than 1 week or cough tends to recur (a persistent cough may be sign of a serious condition) ■ nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur ■ cough is accompanied by rash or persistent headache ■ symptoms are accompanied by fever
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.
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