Active ingredientDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE
Label structure10 sections
Indications and uses
■ temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold ■ controls cough to help you get to sleep ■ temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: ■ runny nose ■ sneezing ■ itching of the nose or throat ■ itchy, watery eyes
■ temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as
may occur with a cold
■ controls cough to help you get to sleep
■ temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper
respiratory allergies:
■ runny nose ■ sneezing
■ itching of the nose or throat ■ itchy, watery eyes
WARNINGS SECTION
Warnings
Do not use
■ to make a child sleepy
■ 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 have
■ a sodium-restricted diet ■ glaucoma
■ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
■ a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
■ persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
■ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
■ taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
■ do not exceed recommended dosage
■ excitability may occur, especially in children
■ marked drowsiness may occur
■ alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
■ avoid alcoholic drinks
■ use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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 could be signs of a serious condition.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, 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 right away
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Directions
■ take every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor
■ chew thoroughly before swallowing
■ do not swallow whole
adults and children 12 years
of age and over
2 chewable tablets every 4 hours, not to exceed
12 chewable tablets in any 24-hour period
children 6 to under 12 years
of age
1 chewable tablet every 4 hours, not to exceed
6 chewable tablets in any 24-hour period
children under 6 years of age
do not use
OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
Other information
■ each chewable tablet contains:
potassium 5 mg and sodium 15 mg
■ Store in a cool dry place at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
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