Guaiatussin AC
Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredients (in each 5mL teaspoonful)
- Purposes
- Use
- Warnings
- Directions
- Guaiatussin AC Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
- Package/Label Principal Display Panel
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredients (in each 5mL teaspoonful)
Codeine Phosphate, USP 10 mg
Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg
Purposes
Cough Suppressant
Expectorant
Use
- temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritations as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make cough more productive
Warnings
Do not use
- in adults and children who have a chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath, or children who are taking other drugs, unless directed by a doctor.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- a cough with too much phlegm (mucus)
- a persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking sedatives, tranquilizers and drugs used for depression, especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). These combinations may cause greater sedation (drowsiness) than is caused by the product used alone.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These can be signs of a serious condition.
- may cause or aggravate constipation
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
- Use of codeine-containing preparation is not recommended for children under 2 years of age
Directions
- take every 4 hours
- do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours
- 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 can result in serious side effects for a child
adults and children 12 years and over | 2 teaspoonfuls |
children 6 to under 12 years of age | 1 teaspoonful |
children under 6 years of age | Consult a doctor |
Guaiatussin AC Other information
- each (5 mL) teaspoon contains: 1 mg sodium
- Tamper evident: Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing
- Keep container closed and store away from heat
- Store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
Inactive ingredients
alcohol 3.5% v/v, artificial cherry flavor, caramel, citric acid, FD&C red # 40, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution.
Questions or comments?
Call 1-800-262-9010, Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 am thru 4:30 pm EST, Fri. 9:00 am thru 2:30 pm EST.
Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be reported to this number.
REV. 087:01 9/11
Package/Label Principal Display Panel
NDC 50383-087-16
Guaiatussin AC
Sugar-Free
CV
- Expectorant
- Cough Suppressant
Each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains
Guaifenesin...............................100 mg
Codeine Phosphate..................10 mg
Alcohol.......................................3.5 % v/v
Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc.
Amityville, NY 11701
16 fl oz (473 mL)
Guaiatussin ACguaifenesin and codeine phosphate LIQUID
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