cough syrup
Meijer Distribution, Inc. Cough Syrup Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each 5 mL tsp)
- Purpose
- cough syrup Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- cough syrup Other information
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL tsp)
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10 mg
Guaifenesin, USP 200 mg
Phenylephrine HCl, USP 5 mg
Purpose
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Nasal decongestant
cough syrup Uses
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• helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes -
• temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold: -
• nasal congestion -
• cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
Warnings
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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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• heart disease -
• high blood pressure -
• thyroid disease -
• diabetes -
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland -
• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) -
• cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
do not use more than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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• you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless -
• symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever -
• cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign 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. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
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• shake well before using -
• do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period -
• use only with enclosed measuring cup. Do not use with any other device. -
• this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age
age |
dose |
adults and children 12 years and over |
2 teaspoons (tsp) every 4 hours |
children under 12 years |
do not use |
cough syrup Other information
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• each teaspoon contains: sodium 3 mg -
• store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
anhydrous citric acid, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, menthol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum
Questions or comments?
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Compare to Robitussin® Maximum Strength Multi-Symptom Cold active ingredients
Adult
For Ages 12 & Over
Non-Drowsy
Tussin
Cough Syrup
Cough Suppressant (Dextromethorphan HBr)
Expectorant (Guaifenesin)
Nasal Decongestant (Phenylephrine HCl)
Maximum Strength
Multi-Symptom Cold
Relieves:
Nasal Congestion
Coughs
Mucus
cough syrupdextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl LIQUID
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