VIRTUSSIN DAC- codeine phosphate, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride liquid 
Virtus Pharmaceuticals

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Virtussin DAC

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each 5 mL = 1 tsp)Purpose
Codeine phosphate, USP 10 mgCough Suppressant
Guaifenesin, USP 100 mgExpectorant
Pseudoephedrine HCl, USP 30 mgNasal 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

Ask your 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

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

When using this product

  • do not use more than directed
  • may cause drowsiness
  • 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 the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

  • do not exceed 4 doses in any 24 hour period.
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.
Adults and children 12 years of age and over:2 tsp (10 mL) every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
Children 6 to under 12 years of age:1 tsp (5 mL) every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
Children under 6 years of age:Consult a doctor.

Other information

Each tsp (5 mL) contains 3 mg sodium.
Store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).
You may report side effects by calling 813-283-1344 or 1-888-848-3593.

Inactive ingredients

Alcohol, caramel flavor, cherry flavor, citric acid, FD&C red #40, glycerin, menthol flavor, potassium citrate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol 70% solution.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 473 mL Bottle Label

VIRTUS
PHARMACEUTICALS

NDC: 76439-253-16

Virtussin
DAC

Cough Suppressant
Expectorant
Nasal Decongestant

CV

SUGAR FREE • 2.1% (v/v) ALCOHOL

Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains:
Codeine phosphate, USP    10 mg
Guaifenesin, USP    100 mg
Pseudoephedrine HCl, USP    30 mg
(WARNING: May be habit-forming)

Tamper evident by foil
seal under cap.
Do not use if foil seal is
broken or missing.

16 fl. oz. (473 mL)

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 473 mL Bottle Label
VIRTUSSIN DAC 
codeine phosphate, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride liquid
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:76439-253
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)  
CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)  
FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
POTASSIUM CITRATE (UNII: EE90ONI6FF)  
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:76439-253-16473 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product11/21/201403/24/2016
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart34111/21/201403/24/2016
Labeler - Virtus Pharmaceuticals (969483143)

Revised: 8/2017
 
Virtus Pharmaceuticals