Cheratussin DAC codeine phosphate and guaifenesin and pseudophedrine CODEINE PHOSPHATE CODEINE ANHYDROUS GUAIFENESIN GUAIFENESIN PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE PSEUDOEPHEDRINE ALCOHOL CARAMEL FD&C RED NO. 40 GLYCERIN MENTHOL WATER SACCHARIN SODIUM SODIUM BENZOATE SORBITOL
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
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Overview
Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive calms the cough control center and relieves coughing
Indications & Usage
Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive calms the cough control center and relieves coughing
Dosage & Administration
Directions take every 4 hours do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period adults and children 12 years and over take 10 mL (2 tsp) children 6 years to under 12 years take 5 mL (1 tsp) children 2 years to under 6 years consult a doctor children under 2 years do not use Attention: A special measuring device should be used to give an accurate dose of this product to children under 6 years of age. Giving a higher dose than recommended by a doctor could result in serious side effects for your child.
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings
Purpose
Purpose Cough suppressant Expectorant Nasal decongestant
Do Not Use
Do not use in a child under 2 years of age 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. if you or your child has a chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath if your child is taking other drugs, unless directed by a doctor
When Using
When using this product do not use more than directed constipation may occur or be aggravated
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if you get nervous, dizzy, or have trouble sleeping 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 right away.
Storage & Handling
Other information store at 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) You may report serious side effects to: 130 Vintage Drive, Huntsville, AL 35811 .
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