Active ingredientGuaifenesin, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure12 sections
Indications and uses
Temporarily relieves symptoms associated with a cough ,the common cold,hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies. ■ helps loosen phlegm (mucus) ■ clear nasal passageways ■ loosens nasal congestion ■ drain bronchial tubes ■ shrinks swollen membranes ■ clears stuffy nose ■ makes coughs more productive
Dosage and administration
■ adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 caplet every 4 hours as needed ■ children 6 to under 12 years: take 1/2 caplet every 4 hours as needed ■ children under 6 years: consult a doctor Do not exceed 6 doses in a 24 hour period or as directed by a doctor.
Temporarily relieves symptoms associated with a cough ,the common cold,hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies.
■ helps loosen phlegm (mucus) ■ clear nasal passageways ■ loosens nasal congestion ■ drain bronchial tubes ■ shrinks swollen membranes ■ clears stuffy nose ■ makes coughs more productive
Warnings
WARNINGS SECTION
Do not exceed recommended dosage
Do not use
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
■ this product 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 are uncertain whether your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a health professional.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
■ heart disease ■ high blood pressure ■ thyroid disease ■ diabetes ■ excessive phlegm;mucus ■ difficulty in urination due to an enlarged prostate gland ■ persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking,asthma,chronic bronchitis or emphysema
Stop use and ask a doctor if
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
■ nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occurs ■ symptoms are accompanied by fever, rash, persistent headache or excessive phlegm (mucus) ■ cough and congestion do not improve within 7 days or tend to recur. These could be signs of a serious condition.
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 the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
■ adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 caplet every 4 hours as needed ■ children 6 to under 12 years: take 1/2 caplet every 4 hours as needed ■ children under 6 years: consult a doctor Do not exceed 6 doses in a 24 hour period or as directed by a doctor.
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