Ritussin Expectorant
Rij Pharmaceutical Corporation
Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)(one teaspoonful)
- Purpose
- Use
- Warnings
- Directions
- Ritussin Expectorant Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)(one teaspoonful)
Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg
Purpose
Expectorant
Use
helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
Warnings
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
Stop use and ask a doctor if 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.
Directions
- do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
age | dose |
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adults and children 12 years of age and over | 2-4 teaspoons every 4 hours |
children 6 years to under 12 years of age | 1-2 teaspoonful every 4 hours |
children 2 years to under 6 years of age | 1/2-1 teaspoonful every 4 hours |
children under 2 years of age | ask a doctor |
Ritussin Expectorant Other information
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• store at room temperature 15º - 30ºC (59º - 86ºF) -
• protect from freezing. -
• protect from light. -
• Each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: sodium 2 mg. -
• TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF BREAKAWAY BAND ON CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING
Inactive ingredients
caramel, citric acid, FD&C Red #40, , flavors, glucose, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, menthol, propylene glycol, sodium saccharin, sodium benzoate, water
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Ritussin ExpectorantGUAIFENESIN LIQUID
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