Guaiatussin AC Sugar Free guaifenesin and codeine phosphate CODEINE PHOSPHATE CODEINE ANHYDROUS GUAIFENESIN GUAIFENESIN ALCOHOL CARAMEL ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID FD&C RED NO. 40 GLYCERIN POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 4000 WATER SACCHARIN SODIUM SODIUM BENZOATE SORBITOL artificial cherry flavor
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Principal Display Panel GUAIATUSSIN AC 5 CUPS 100mg/10mg in 5mL bag label
- Principal Display Panel GUAIATUSSIN AC 5 CUPS 100mg/10mg in 5mL bag label
Overview
Uses • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritations as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make cough more productive
Indications & Usage
Uses • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritations as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make cough more productive
Dosage & Administration
Directions • take every 4 hours • do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours • 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 can result in serious side effects for a child adults and children 12 years and over 2 teaspoonfuls children 6 to under 12 years of age 1 teaspoonful children under 6 years of age Consult a doctor
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Do not use • in adults and children who have a chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath, or children who are taking other drugs, unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have • a cough with too much phlegm (mucus) • a persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives, tranquilizers and drugs used for depression, especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). These combinations may cause greater sedation (drowsiness) than is caused by the product used alone. Stop use and ask a doctor if • cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These can be signs of a serious condition. • may cause or aggravate constipation If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use. Keep Out of Reach of Children In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. • Use of codeine-containing preparations is not recommended for children under 2 years of age
Purpose
Purposes Cough Suppressant Expectorant
Do Not Use
Do not use • in adults and children who have a chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath, or children who are taking other drugs, unless directed by a doctor
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep Out of Reach of Children Keep Out of Reach of Children In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. • Use of codeine-containing preparations is not recommended for children under 2 years of age
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