Active ingredientDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN
Label structure8 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
Dosage and administration
■ empty entire contents of packet onto tongue and swallow with a glass of water ■ for best taste, do not chew granules ■ do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period Age Dose adults and children 12 years and over 2 to 4 packets every 4 hours children 6 years to under 12 years 1 to 2 packets every 4 hours children 4 years to under 6 years 1 packet every 4 hours children under 4 years do not use
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
Warnings
WARNINGS SECTION
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not use 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
■ persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema ■ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs
with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious
illness.
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 overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
■ empty entire contents of packet onto tongue and swallow with a glass of water ■ for best taste, do not chew granules ■ do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
Age
Dose
adults and children 12 years and over
2 to 4 packets every 4 hours
children 6 years to under 12 years
1 to 2 packets every 4 hours
children 4 years to under 6 years
1 packet every 4 hours
children under 4 years
do not use
Other information
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
■ store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). ■ tamper evident: do not use if carton is open
or if packets are torn or open. ■ see below for lot number and expiration date
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