Active ingredientGUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure11 sections
Indications and uses
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other respiratory allergies: helps loosen phlegm and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive nasal congestion runny nose sneezing itching of the nose or throat itchy, watery eyes
Dosage and administration
Adults and children 12 years of age and older: 1 tablet every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours. Children age 6 to 12 years of age: 1/2 tablet every 4 hours, not to exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. Children 6 years of age and younger: Consult a physician.
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other respiratory allergies:
helps loosen phlegm and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
nasal congestion
runny nose
sneezing
itching of the nose or throat
itchy, watery eyes
Warnings
WARNINGS SECTION
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious
condition. If cough persists for more than 1 week,
tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or
persistent headache, consult a doctor.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs
with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or
emphysema, or if cough is accompanied by
excessive phlegm
heart disease
high blood
pressure
thyroid disease
diabetes
difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the
prostate gland
Ask a doctor before use if you are takingsedatives or tranquilizers.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before 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.
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.
Directions:
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Adults and children 12 years of age and older: 1 tablet every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours.
Children age 6 to 12 years of age: 1/2 tablet every 4 hours, not to exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.
Children 6 years of age and younger: Consult a physician.
Other information
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Tamper evident: do not use if tamper evident seal is broken or missing. Store at 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).
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