Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
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Overview
Use(s) temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes
Indications & Usage
Use(s) temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes
Dosage & Administration
Directions • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24 hour period • this adult strength product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age • measure only with dosing cup provided • keep dosing cup with product • TSP=teaspoon • mL=milliliter • dose as follows: Age Dose adults and children 12 years and over 10 mL (2 Teaspoonfuls) every 4 hours children under 12 years 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. Ask a doctor before use if you • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) • cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back or is accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. Do not exceed recommended dosage If pregnant or breastfeeding, 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Purpose
Purpose Cough Suppressant Expectorant
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.
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back or is accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache. 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Questions
Questions/Comments Call 1-888-952-0050 (Monday-Friday 9 AM – 5 PM EST)
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