RxNorm Names
Review RxNorm Normal Forms
EXPECTORANT COUGH CHILDRENS
(dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin)
liquid
[Western Family Foods Inc]
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| HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL | OTC monograph final |
NOTE: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.
Uses
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- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
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- temporarily relieves:
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- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
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- the intensity of coughing
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- the impulse to cough to help your child get to sleep
Warnings
Do not use
in a child who is 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 child’s prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.
Ask a doctor before use if the child has
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- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
Directions
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- do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
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- measure only with dosing cup provided
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- do not use dosing cup with other products
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- mL = milliliter
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Age |
Dose |
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children 6 years to under 12 years |
5 mL - 10 mL every 4 hours |
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children 4 years to under 6 years |
2.5 mL – 5 mL every 4 hours |
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children under 4 years |
do not use |
| EXPECTORANT COUGH
CHILDRENS
dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin liquid |
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| Labeler - Western Family Foods Inc (192166072) |
Revised: 09/2012
Document Id: 4b42a2b5-ca17-450f-bdb4-f6792d9ad523
Set id: 4b42a2b5-ca17-450f-bdb4-f6792d9ad523
Version: 1
Effective Time: 20120927
Western Family Foods Inc
