Virtussin AC Codeine phosphate and Guaifenesin CODEINE PHOSPHATE CODEINE ANHYDROUS GUAIFENESIN GUAIFENESIN CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE METHYLPARABEN POTASSIUM CITRATE POTASSIUM SORBATE PROPYLPARABEN PROPYLENE GLYCOL WATER SORBITOL SUCRALOSE
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
HOW SUPPLIED NDC: 63629-2486-1: 473 mL Oral Solution 10-100 mg/5 mL in a BOTTLE; Guaifenesin-Codeine Solu100-10mg/5ml#473 Label
- HOW SUPPLIED NDC: 63629-2486-1: 473 mL Oral Solution 10-100 mg/5 mL in a BOTTLE
- Guaifenesin-Codeine Solu100-10mg/5ml#473 Label
Overview
Uses ▪ temporarily relieves: ▪ cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold or inhaled irritants ▪ your cough to help you sleep ▪ helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.
Indications & Usage
Uses ▪ temporarily relieves: ▪ cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold or inhaled irritants ▪ your cough to help you sleep ▪ helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.
Dosage & Administration
Directions ▪ do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours. Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 2 tsp (10 mL) every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor. Children 6 to under 12 years of age: 1 tsp (5 mL) every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor. Children under 6 years of age: Consult a doctor.
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Ask your doctor before use if ▪ you have a persistent cough, this may be a sign of a serious condition ▪ you have a persistent cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema ▪ you have a cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) ▪ you have chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath ▪ giving to a child who is taking other drugs When using this product ▪ giving a higher dose than recommended by a doctor could result in serious side effects for your child. A special measuring device should be used to give an accurate dose of this product to children under 6 years of age. ▪ may cause or aggravate constipation Stop use and ask a doctor if ▪ symptoms do not improve within 7 days, tend to recur or are accompanied by fever and rash or persistent headache. These may be symptoms of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Purpose
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL = 1 tsp) Purpose Codeine phosphate, USP 10 mg Cough suppressant Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg Expectorant
When Using
When using this product ▪ giving a higher dose than recommended by a doctor could result in serious side effects for your child. A special measuring device should be used to give an accurate dose of this product to children under 6 years of age. ▪ may cause or aggravate constipation
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if ▪ symptoms do not improve within 7 days, tend to recur or are accompanied by fever and rash or persistent headache. These may be symptoms of a serious condition.
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Storage & Handling
Other information Store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). You may report side effects by calling 1-888-848-3593 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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