GUAIFENESIN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE

• Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg and Codeine Phosphate, USP 10 mg.

  Inactive Ingredients: Citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, flavor, glycerin, menthol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, and sorbitol.

  Sodium Content: 5 mg/5 mL

  Under federal law, Guaifenesin and Codeine Phosphate Oral Solution USP is available without a prescription. Certain state laws may differ.

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients

• 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 physician. Do not take this product for persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or if cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) unless directed by a physician. Adults and children who have a chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath, or children who are taking other drugs, should not take this product unless directed by a physician. May cause or aggravate constipation. As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health professional before using this product.

  KEEP THIS AND ALL DRUGS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

  Professional Note: Guaifenesin has been shown to produce a color interference with certain clinical laboratory determinations of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) and vanillylmandelic acid (VMA).

Caution should be used when taking this product with sedatives, tranquilizers and drugs used for depression, especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). These combinations may cause greater sedation (drowsiness) than is caused by the products used alone. (See WARNINGS

Take orally as stated below or use as directed by a physician. Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 10 mL (2 teaspoonfuls) every 4 hours, not to exceed 12 teaspoonfuls in a 24-hour period; Children 6 to under 12 years: 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 teaspoonfuls in a 24-hour period; Children under 6 years: consult a physician. A special measuring device should be used to give an accurate dose of this product to children under 6 years of age. Giving a higher dose than recommended by a physician could result in serious side effects for a child. Use of codeine-containing preparations is not recommended for children under 2 years of age. Do not exceed recommended dosage.

STORAGEKeep tightly closed. Store at controlled room temperature, 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). [See USP] Protect from light.

Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg and Codeine Phosphate, USP 10 mg.

Temporarily controls cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants. Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

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INDICATIONS

Temporarily controls cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants. Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive.

Citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, flavor, glycerin, menthol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, and sorbitol.