Cheratussin DAC
Cheratussin DAC CV
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Codeine phosphate, USP 10 mg
Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg
Pseudoephedrine HCl, USP 30 mg
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Nasal decongestant
- 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
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
Ask a 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
When using this product
- do not use more than directed
- constipation may occur or be aggravated
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you get nervous, dizzy, or have trouble sleeping
- cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
- take every 4 hours
- do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period
adults and children 12 years and over |
take 10 mL (2 tsp) |
children 6 years to under 12 years |
take 5 mL (1 tsp) |
children 2 years to under 6 years |
consult a doctor |
children under 2 years |
do not use |
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.
store at 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)
You may report serious side effects to: 130 Vintage Drive, Huntsville, AL 35811.
alcohol, caramel, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, menthol racemic, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution
Made in the USA
for Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
Huntsville, AL 35811
Rev. 11/09 R8 8061410 1078
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Cheratussin DACcodeine phosphate and guaifenesin and pseudophedrine LIQUID
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