Productbasic care mucus relief severe congestion and cough
Active ingredientDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure14 sections
Indications and uses
• helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive • temporarily relieves: • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants • the intensity of coughing • the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep • nasal congestion due to a cold
Dosage and administration
• do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period • measure only with dosing cup provided • do not use dosing cup with other products • dose as follows or as directed by a doctor • adults and children 12 years of age and older: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours • children under 12 years of age: do not use
Storage and handling
• each 20 mL contains: sodium 7 mg • store at 20-25 ° C (68-77 ° F) • dosing cup provided • do not refrigerate
helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
temporarily relieves:
cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
the intensity of coughing
the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
nasal congestion due to a cold
Do not use
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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
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heart disease
high blood pressure
thyroid disease
diabetes
trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or
emphysema
cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
When using
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this product do not use more than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur
symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever
cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
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ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
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In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
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do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
measure only with dosing cup provided
do not use dosing cup with other products
dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
adults and children 12 years of age and older: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours
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