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codeine phosphate and
guaifenesin liquid
Cypress Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.
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Drug Facts
Active ingredients
(in each 5 mL teaspoonful)
Codeine Phosphate* 10 mg
*WARNING: May be habit forming.
Guaifenesin 100 mg
Purpose
Antitussive
Expectorant
Uses
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
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive
Warnings
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Do not use this product
- 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
- a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
- a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath, or children who are taking other drugs
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- cough 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.
- new symptoms occur
- product may cause or aggravate constipation
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of the reach of children.
In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Take this medication with a full glass of water after each dose to help loosen mucus in the lungs.
Adults and children 12 years of age and over:
| 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 hours, not to exceed 8 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours
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Children 6 to under 12 years of age:
| 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL) every 4 hours, not to exceed 4 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours
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*Children under 6 years of age
| Consult a doctor
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*Giving a higher dose than recommended by a doctor could result in serious side effects for your child.
Other information
Store at 59
o-86
oF (15
o-30
oC)
Inactive ingredients
Citric Acid, FD and C Red #40, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Raspberry Flavor,
Sodium Citrate, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbitol.
Questions? Comments?
Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be reported to this number. Call 1-800-856-4393
Mon. - Fri. (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST)
Manufactured for:
Cypress Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Madison, MS 39110
L677 Rev. 11/09
PRODUCT PACKAGING:
The packaging below represents the labeling currently used:
NDC 60258-261-16
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LIQUID
ANTITUSSIVE / EXPECTORANT
SUGAR FREE / ALCOHOL FREE
Each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains:
Codeine Phosphate*......... 10 mg
*WARNING: May be habit forming.
Guaifenesin USP............ 100 mg
CV
Raspberry Flavor
Rx Only
CYPRESS PHARMACEUTICAL, INC.
16 fl oz (473 mL)
Side Panel:
Tamper evident by foil seal under cap. Do not use if foil seal is broken or missing.
Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container with a child-resistant closure.
THIS BOTTLE SHOULD NOT BE DISPENSED TO CONSUMER.
Mfg. for: Cypress Pharmaceutical, Inc., Madison, MS 39110
L677 Rev. 11/09
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Revised: 08/2011 Cypress Pharmaceutical, Inc.