Rescon DM
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Drug Facts
Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Pseudoephedrine HCl, USP 30 mg
Chlorpheniramine Maleate Antihistamine
Dextromethorphan HBr Antitussive (cough suppressant)
Pseudoephedrine HCl Nasal Decongestant
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), or other upper respiratory allergies:
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itchy, watery eyes
- itching of the nose or throat
- nasal congestion
- temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
Do not use
- to sedate a child or make a child sleepy
- 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 drug.
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
- a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- taking any other nasal decongestant or stimulant
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
- marked drowsiness may occur
- avoid alcoholic beverages
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur.
- cough or nasal congestion persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Ask a health professional before use.
In case of accidental overdose, seek professional help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Do not exceed 4 doses in a 24 hour period.
| Age | Dose |
| Adults and children over 12 years of age | 2 teaspoonsful (10 mL) every 4 hours |
| Children 6 to under 12 years of age | 1 teaspoonsful (5 mL) every 4 hours |
| Children under 6 years of age | Ask your doctor |
- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
- tamper evident: do not use if foil seal under the cap is broken or missing
- contains less than 1 mg sodium in each 5 mL teaspoonful
cherry flavor, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, and sorbitol
Serious side effects may be reported to this number, call (817) 595-5820. (8 am to 5 pm CST)
Figure 1: 16 oz. bottle label
Rescon DMChlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride LIQUID
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