Label: GUAIATUSSIN AC SUGAR FREE- guaifenesin and codeine phosphate liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: CV
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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  • Active ingredients (in each 5 mL teaspoonful)

    Codeine Phosphate, USP 10 mg

    Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg

  • Purposes

    Cough Suppressant

    Expectorant

  • Keep Out of Reach of Children

  • Uses

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    temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritations as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
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    helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make cough more productive
  • Warnings

    Do not use

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    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

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    a cough with too much phlegm (mucus)
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    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

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    cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These can be signs of a serious condition.
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    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.

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    Use of codeine-containing preparations is not recommended for children under 2 years of age
  • Directions

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    take every 4 hours
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    do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours
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    a special measuring device should be used to give an accurate dose of this product to children under 6 years of age
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    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 teaspoonfuls

    children under 6 years of age

    Consult a doctor
  • Other information

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    each (5 mL) teaspoon contains: 1 mg sodium
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    Tamper evident: Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
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    Keep container closed and away from heat.
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    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 1-800-932-5676, 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.

  • Package/Label Principal Display Panel

    Container Label 16 oz

    AKORN

    NDC 50383-087-16

    Guaiatussin AC

    Sugar-Free

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    Expectorant
    •
    Cough Suppresant

    Each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains

    Guaifenesin ……………. 100 mg

    Codeine Phosphate…….. 10 mg

    Alcohol………………….... 3.5% v/v

    Distributed by:

    Akorn Operating Company LLC

    Gurnee, IL 60031

    16 fl oz (473 mL)

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    GUAIATUSSIN AC  SUGAR FREE
    guaifenesin and codeine phosphate liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:50383-087
    Route of AdministrationORALDEA ScheduleCV    
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CODEINE PHOSPHATE (UNII: GSL05Y1MN6) (CODEINE ANHYDROUS - UNII:UX6OWY2V7J) CODEINE PHOSPHATE10 mg  in 5 mL
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN100 mg  in 5 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ALCOHOL (UNII: 3K9958V90M)  
    CARAMEL (UNII: T9D99G2B1R)  
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 4000 (UNII: 4R4HFI6D95)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRY (artificial cherry flavor) Imprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:50383-087-16473 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product09/08/2010
    2NDC:50383-087-04118 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product09/08/2010
    3NDC:50383-087-0710 in 1 CASE09/08/2010
    310 in 1 TRAY
    3NDC:50383-087-055 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    4NDC:50383-087-1210 in 1 CASE09/08/2010
    410 in 1 TRAY
    4NDC:50383-087-1010 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34109/08/2010
    Labeler - Akorn Operating Company LLC (117696873)
    Registrant - Akorn Operating Company LLC (117693100)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Akorn Operating Company LLC117696873MANUFACTURE(50383-087) , PACK(50383-087)
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