TRIAMINIC COUGH AND SORE THROAT- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr syrup
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings (US) LLC
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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Active ingredients (in each 5 mL = 1 teaspoon)
Acetaminophen 160 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Uses
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- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains
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- minor aches and pains
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- headache
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- minor sore throat pain
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- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
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- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes
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- more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
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- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
Do not use
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- in a child under 4 years of age
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- if your child is allergic to acetaminophen
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- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
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- 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 your child has
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- liver disease
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- chronic cough that lasts, or as occurs with asthma
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- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is
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- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
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do not exceed recommended dosage
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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- pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days
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- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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- redness or swelling is present
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- new symptoms occur
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- cough comes back or occurs with a fever, rash or persistent headache. 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. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
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this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
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do not give more than directed
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- may be given every 4 hours. Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.
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- find the right dose on chart below.
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- use enclosed dosing cup only. Keep for use with this product only. Do not use any other dosing device.
Age
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Dose
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Children under 4 years of age
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do not use
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Children under 4 to under 6 years of age
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1 teaspoonful (5 mL)
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Children under 6 to under 12 years of age
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2 teaspoonful (10 mL)
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Other information
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each teaspoonful contains: sodium 5 mg
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- contains no aspirin
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- store at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavors, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucrose
Questions or comments?
call 1-800-452-0051
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Child-Resistant Safety Cap
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DO NOT USE IF SAFETY SEAL IMPRINTED WITH “TRIAMINIC”
AROUND BOTTLE CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
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Children’s Triaminic® Syrup
Cough & Sore Throat
Acetaminophen (Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer)
Dextromethorphan HBr (Cough Suppressant)
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- Cough
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- Sore Throat
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