Active ingredientDextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
Label structure9 sections
Indications and uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other respiratory allergies: cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold nasal congestion due to a cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies
Dosage and administration
Do not exceed recommended dosage. Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) every 4 hours, not to exceed 24 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor Children 6 to under 12 years of age: 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 hours, not to exceed 12 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor Children under 6 years of age: Consult a physician
Storage and handling
Store at 59°-86°F (15°-30°C) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other respiratory allergies:
cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
nasal congestion due to a cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies
Warnings
WARNINGS SECTION
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Do not use this product
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
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
cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with asthma
difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
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.
Do not take this product for persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema, or if cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) unless directed by a doctor.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
new symptoms occur
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of accidental overdose, seek professional help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Adults and children 12 years of age and over:
2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) every 4 hours, not to exceed 24 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor
Children 6 to under 12 years of age:
1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 hours, not to exceed 12 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor
Children under 6 years of age:
Consult a physician
Other information
STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION
Store at 59°-86°F (15°-30°C) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]
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