{"active_ingredient":["Active ingredients (in each 5 mL = 1 tsp) Purpose Codeine phosphate, USP 10 mg Cough Suppressant Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg Expectorant Pseudoephedrine HCl, USP 30 mg Nasal Decongestant"],"active_ingredient_table":["
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL = 1 tsp) Purpose
Codeine phosphate, USP 10 mg Cough Suppressant
Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg Expectorant
Pseudoephedrine HCl, USP 30 mg Nasal Decongestant
"],"ask_doctor":["Ask your doctor before use if you have • heart disease • high blood pressure • thyroid disease • diabetes • trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland • cough that occurs with excessive phlegm (mucus) • cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema"],"do_not_use":["Do not use • in a child under 2 years of age • 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. • if you or your child has a chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath • if your child is taking other drugs, unless directed by a doctor"],"dosage_and_administration":["Directions • do not exceed 4 doses in any 24 hour period. Attention: 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 doctor could result in serious side effects for your child. Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 2 tsp (10 mL) every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor. Children 6 to under 12 years of age: 1 tsp (5 mL) every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor. Children under 6 years of age: Consult a doctor."],"dosage_and_administration_table":["
Attention: 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 doctor could result in serious side effects for your child.
Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 2 tsp (10 mL) every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
Children 6 to under 12 years of age: 1 tsp (5 mL) every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
Children under 6 years of age: Consult a doctor.
"],"effective_time":"20190308","id":"e5cd4f21-bc9d-44cd-a327-80af53df7800","inactive_ingredient":["Inactive ingredients Alcohol, caramel flavor, cherry flavor, citric acid, FD&C red #40, glycerin, menthol flavor, potassium citrate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol 70% solution."],"indications_and_usage":["Uses • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold • temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive • calms the cough control center and relieves coughing"],"keep_out_of_reach_of_children":["Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away."],"openfda":{},"package_label_principal_display_panel":["PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 473 mL Bottle Label VIRTUS PHARMACEUTICALS NDC: 69543 -253- 16 Virtussin DAC Cough Suppressant Expectorant Nasal Decongestant CV SUGAR FREE • 2.1% (v/v) ALCOHOL Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains: Codeine phosphate, USP 10 mg Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg Pseudoephedrine HCl, USP 30 mg (WARNING: May be habit-forming) Tamper evident by foil seal under cap. Do not use if foil seal is broken or missing. 16 fl. oz. (473 mL) PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 473 mL Bottle Label"],"pregnancy_or_breast_feeding":["If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use."],"purpose":["Active ingredients (in each 5 mL = 1 tsp) Purpose Codeine phosphate, USP 10 mg Cough Suppressant Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg Expectorant Pseudoephedrine HCl, USP 30 mg Nasal Decongestant"],"purpose_table":["
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL = 1 tsp) Purpose
Codeine phosphate, USP 10 mg Cough Suppressant
Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg Expectorant
Pseudoephedrine HCl, USP 30 mg Nasal Decongestant
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