Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Package Label - Principal Display Panel 1 FL. OZ (30 mL) NDC: 12539-555-01 NeoTUSS S/F label
- Package Label - Principal Display Panel 1 FL. OZ (30 mL) NDC: 12539-555-01 NeoTUSS S/F label
Overview
Temporarily relieves cough due to minor bronchial irritations as may occur with the common cold. Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive. Adults and children over 12 years of age: Oral dose in one teaspoonful (5 mL) every 6-8 hours, or as directed by a physician. Children 6 to under 12 years of age: 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL) every 6-8 hours, or as directed by a physician. Children under 6 years of age: Only as directed by a physician.
Indications & Usage
Temporarily relieves cough due to minor bronchial irritations as may occur with the common cold. Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive. Adults and children over 12 years of age: Oral dose in one teaspoonful (5 mL) every 6-8 hours, or as directed by a physician. Children 6 to under 12 years of age: 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL) every 6-8 hours, or as directed by a physician. Children under 6 years of age: Only as directed by a physician.
Dosage & Administration
Adults and children over 12 years of age: Oral dose in one teaspoonful (5 mL) every 6-8 hours, or as directed by a physician. Children 6 to under 12 years of age: 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL) every 6-8 hours, or as directed by a physician. Children under 6 years of age: Only as directed by a physician.
Warnings & Precautions
A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. If cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache, consult a physician. Do not take this product for persistent cough or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema, or if cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) unless directed by a physician.
Purpose
Expectorant and Antitussive (cough suppressant)
When Using
Temporarily relieves cough due to minor bronchial irritations as may occur with the common cold. Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
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 are uncertain whether your prescription drug contains a MAOI, consult a health professional before taking this product. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before using this product.
Keep Out of Reach of Children
In case of accidental overdose, seek the advice of a health professional or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
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