Label: CORICIDIN HBP CHEST CONGESTION AND COUGH- dextromethorphan hydrobromide and guaifenesin capsule, gelatin coated

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

  • PURPOSE

    Active ingredients (in each capsule)Purpose
    Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mgCough suppressant
    Guaifenesin 200 mgExpectorant

  • Uses

    • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
    • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
  • Warnings

    Do not use

    • 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 have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • cough that occurs with excessive phlegm (mucus)
    • persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

    Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, reoccurs, or occurs with 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. Abuse of this product can lead to serious injury.

  • Directions

    • do not exceed recommended dose
    • adults and children 12 years and over:

      1 or 2 capsules every 4 hours, not more than

      12 capsules in 24 hours
    • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
  • Other information

    • store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
    • protect from freezing
    • protect from excessive moisture
  • Inactive ingredients

    FD&C red no. 40, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sodium, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide.

  • Questions or comments?

    Call 1-800-317-2165 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 2 x 10 Softgel Blister Pack Carton

    Coricidin ®
    HBP


    COLD SYMPTOM RELIEF for people with

    HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

    CHEST
    CONGESTION
    & COUGH

    Relieves:

    • Chest Congestion
    • Cough

    Guaifenesin - Expectorant,

    Dextromethorphan hydrobromide -

    cough suppressent

    CONTROLS COUGH

    FAST

    Liqui-Gels ®

    DECONGESTANT-FREE

    American Heart Association

    Health Information Enclosed

    20 LIQUID GELS

    (Liquid Filled Capsules)

    NDC 11523-7158 (002).jpg

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CORICIDIN HBP CHEST CONGESTION AND COUGH 
    dextromethorphan hydrobromide and guaifenesin capsule, gelatin coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:11523-7158
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE10 mg
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN200 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    SODIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 55X04QC32I)  
    SHELLAC (UNII: 46N107B71O)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    SORBITAN (UNII: 6O92ICV9RU)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorredScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize20mm
    FlavorImprint Code C;HBP
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:11523-7158-22 in 1 CARTON08/31/2000
    110 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01208/31/2000
    Labeler - Bayer HealthCare LLC. (112117283)
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