Active ingredientCHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure14 sections
Indications and uses
Temporarily relieves: • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with a cold or inhaled irritants. • nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies. • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis): • runny nose. • sneezing. • itchy, watery eyes. • itching of the nose or throat. • temporarily restores freer breathing ...
Dosage and administration
• Adults and Children 12 years and over. : Take one tablet every 6-8 hours. Do not take more than 4 tablets in a 24 hour period. • Children 6 to 12 years of age : Take 1/2 tablet every 6-8 hours. Do not take more than 2 tablets in a 24 hour period. • Children under 6 years : Consult a doctor.
• cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with a cold or inhaled irritants.
• nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies.
• temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis):
• runny nose.
• sneezing.
• itchy, watery eyes.
• itching of the nose or throat.
• temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose.
Warnings
WARNINGS SECTION
Do not use
• to sedate a child or 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
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
• heart disease.
• high blood pressure.
• thyroid disease.
• diabetes.
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland.
• glaucoma.
• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus).
• a breathing problem or persistent or chronic cough that lasts such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
• taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
• taking any other oral nasal decongestant or stimulant.
When using this product
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
• do not use more than directed. • may cause drowsiness.
• avoid alcoholic beverages.
• alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness.
• be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery.
• excitability may occur, especially in children.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
• you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless.
• symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever.
• 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.
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.
Directions
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
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Adults and Children 12 years and over.: Take one tablet every 6-8 hours.
Do not take more than 4 tablets in a 24 hour period.
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Children 6 to 12 years of age: Take 1/2 tablet every 6-8 hours.
Do not take more than 2 tablets in a 24 hour period.
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Children under 6 years: Consult a doctor.
Other information
OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
• store at room temperature.
• do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
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