Active ingredientCHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, CODEINE PHOSPHATE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure9 sections
Indications and uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies: cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation runny nose sneezing itching of the nose or throat itchy, watery eyes nasal congestion reduces swelling of nasal passages calms the cough control center and relieves coughing
Dosage and administration
Do not exceed recommended dosage. Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 teaspoonful every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor Children 6 to under 12 years of age: ½ teaspoonful every 4 hours, not to exceed 3 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor Children under 6 years of age: Consult a doctor
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:
cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
runny nose
sneezing
itching of the nose or throat
itchy, watery eyes
nasal congestion
reduces swelling of nasal passages
calms the cough control center and relieves coughing
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.
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 doctor.
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
a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema, or where cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm
a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
glaucoma
heart disease
high blood pressure
thyroid disease
diabetes mellitus
difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
Ask a doctor before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
excitability may occur, especially in children
may cause marked drowsiness
alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
avoid alcoholic beverages
use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
may cause or aggravate constipation
Stop use and ask a doctor if
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
if symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever, consult a doctor
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:
1 teaspoonful every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
Children 6 to under 12 years of age:
½ teaspoonful every 4 hours, not to exceed 3 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
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