CHERATUSSIN DAC- codeine phosphate and guaifenesin and pseudophedrine liquid 
Par Pharmaceutical

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Cheratussin® DAC

CV

Active ingredients (in each 5 mL = 1 tsp)

Codeine phosphate, USP 10 mg

Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg

Pseudoephedrine HCl, USP 30 mg

Purpose

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Nasal decongestant

Uses

  • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
  • temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold
  • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
  • calms the cough control center and relieves coughing

Warnings

Do not use

  • in a child under 2 years of age
  • 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.
  • if you or your child has a chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath
  • if your child is taking other drugs, unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
  • cough that occurs with excessive phlegm (mucus)
  • cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

When using this product

  • do not use more than directed
  • constipation may occur or be aggravated

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you get nervous, dizzy, or have trouble sleeping
  • 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

  • take every 4 hours
  • do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period

adults and children 12 years and over

take 10 mL (2 tsp)

children 6 years to under 12 years

take 5 mL (1 tsp)

children 2 years to under 6 years

consult a doctor

children under 2 years

do not use

Attention: A special measuring device should be used to give an accurate dose of this product to children under 6 years of age. Giving a higher dose than recommended by a doctor could result in serious side effects for your child.

Other information

store at 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)

You may report serious side effects to: 130 Vintage Drive, Huntsville, AL 35811.

Inactive ingredients

alcohol, caramel, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, menthol racemic, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution

Made in the USA
for Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
Huntsville, AL 35811

Rev. 1/15 R9 8061410 1078

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CHERATUSSIN DAC 
codeine phosphate and guaifenesin and pseudophedrine liquid
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0603-1078
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
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 6V9V2RYJ8N) (PSEUDOEPHEDRINE - UNII:7CUC9DDI9F) PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE30 mg  in 5 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
ALCOHOL (UNII: 3K9958V90M)  
CARAMEL (UNII: T9D99G2B1R)  
FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A)  
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
Product Characteristics
ColorREDScore    
ShapeSize
FlavorCHERRYImprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:0603-1078-58473 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/01/199709/30/2017
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart34101/01/199709/30/2017
Labeler - Par Pharmaceutical (011103059)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
Vintage Pharmaceuticals, LLC825839835MANUFACTURE(0603-1078)

Revised: 10/2017
 
Par Pharmaceutical