PEDIACARE LONGACTING COUGH- dextromethorphan hbr liquid
Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.
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PediaCare Children’s Long-Acting Cough
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)*
Dextromethorphan HBr 7.5 mg
Purpose
Cough suppressant
*5 mL = one teaspoon
Use
temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with the common cold
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
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
- cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
- cough tends to come back or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts
These could be signs of a serious condition.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
- find right dose on chart below
- use only enclosed dosing cup designed for use with this product.
- if needed, repeat dose every 6 to 8 hours
- do not use more than 4 times in 24 hours
Do not use any other dosing device.
Age (yr) | Does (tsp) |
Under 4 years | Do not use |
4 to 5 years | one (1) teaspoonful |
6 to 11 years | two (2) teaspoonfuls |
Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
Other information
- each teaspoon contains: sodium 15 mg
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Store in outer carton until contents are used.
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do not use if bottle wrap, or foil inner seal imprinted “Safety Seal®” is broken or missing
- see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, flavor, glycerin, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution
Questions or comments?
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PediaCare
Children’s
Long-Acting Cough
Dextromethorphan HBr oral solution
Grape
Flavor Liquid
4 FL OZ (118 mL)
Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.