Cardinal Health Cough DM
Drug Labeling and Warnings
Drug Details [pdf]
LEADER COUGH DM- dextromethorphan polistirex suspension, extended release
Cardinal Health
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Cardinal Health Cough DM
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)
Dextromethorphan polistirex equivalent to 30 mg dextromethorphan hydrobromide
Uses
temporarily relieves
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
- the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
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.
Allergy Alert: Contains sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reactions.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- chronic cough that lasts as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- side effects occur. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
- cough lasts more than 7 days, cough comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away 1-800-222-1222.
Directions
- shake bottle well before use
- measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use dosing cup with other products.
- dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
- mL = milliliter
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adults and children 12 years of age and over |
10 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 20 mL in 24 hours |
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children 6 to under 12 years of age |
5 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 10 mL in 24 hours |
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children 4 to under 6 years of age |
2.5 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 5 mL in 24 hours |
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children under 4 years of age |
do not use |
Other information
- each 5 mL contains: sodium 5 mg
- store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
- dosing cup provided
Inactive ingredients
D&C Red #30 aluminum lake, FD&C Blue #1, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, methylparaben, polysorbate 80, polyvinyl acetate, povidone, propylparaben, purified water, sodium metabisulfite, sodium polystyrene sulfonate, sucrose, tartaric acid, tragacanth gum, triacetin, xanthan gum
Package/Label Principal Display Panel
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Cough DM
Dextromethorphan Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension
Cough Suppressant
12 Hour Cough Relief
Day or Night
Dosing Cup Included
Grape-Flavored Liquid
Contains sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reactions
Alcohol-Free
3 FL OZ (89 mL)
| LEADER COUGH DM
dextromethorphan polistirex suspension, extended release |
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| Labeler - Cardinal Health (097537435) |
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