EXPECTORANT COUGH CHILDRENS- dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin liquid
Western Family Foods Inc
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Active ingredients (in each 5 mL)
Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg
Guaifenesin 100 mg
Purpose
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Uses
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- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
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- temporarily relieves:
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- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
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- the intensity of coughing
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- the impulse to cough to help your child get to sleep
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
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- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
Stop use and ask a doctor if
cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with 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. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
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- do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
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- measure only with dosing cup provided
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- do not use dosing cup with other products
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- mL = milliliter
Age
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Dose
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children 6 years to under 12 years
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5 mL - 10 mL every 4 hours
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children 4 years to under 6 years
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2.5 mL – 5 mL every 4 hours
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children under 4 years
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do not use
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Other information
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- store at 20-25oC (68-77oF)
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, D&C red #33, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, maltitol solution, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, xanthan gum
Principal Display Panel
FOR AGES 4 TO 12
Children’s Expectorant Cough
GUAIFENESIN 100mg – EXPECTORANT
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr 5mg – COUGH SUPPRESSANT
COUGH
CHEST CONGESTION
LOOSENS MUCUS
ALCOHOL-FREE
Gluten Free
CHERRY FLAVOR LIQUID
COMPARE TO ACTIVE INGREDIENTS OF CHILDREN’S MUCINEX® COUGH