Label: CODITUSSIN DAC- codeine phosphate, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride syrup

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients (in each teaspoonful)Purpose
    *
    (Warning: May be habit-forming)
    Codeine Phosphate* 10 mgAntitussive (cough suppressant)
    Guaifenesin 200 mgExpectorant
    PseudoephedrineHydrochloride 30 mgNasal Decongestant
  • Uses

    temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:

    • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
    • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive
    • reduces swelling of nasal passages
  • Warnings

    Do not exceed recommended dosage.

    Do not use this product

    • 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.

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
    • a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
    • chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath, or children who are taking other drugs
    • heart disease
    • high blood pressure
    • thyroid disease
    • diabetes
    • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

    When using this product

    • may cause or aggravate constipation

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • cough or nasal congestion persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition
    • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
    • new symptoms occur

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

    Keep out of reach of children.

    In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • Directions

    Do not exceed recommended dosage.

    Adults and children 12 years of age and over:2 teaspoonfuls every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 8 teaspoons in a 24 hour period
    Children 6 to under 12 years of age:1 teaspoonfuls every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 8 teaspoons in a 24 hour period
    *Children under 6 years of age:Consult a doctor

    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.

  • Other information

    Store at 59°-86°F (15°-30°C) [see USP for Controlled Room Temperature]

  • Inactive ingredients

    Citric Acid, Glycerin, Grape Flavor, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbitol.

  • Questions? Comments?

    To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, Call 1-630-530-7000.

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Distributed by:
    Glendale Inc
    Villa Park, IL 60181

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 473 mL Bottle Label

    NDC 70147-414-16

    Coditussin
    DAC

    Expectorant
    Cough Suppressant
    Nasal Decongestant

    CV

    Each teaspoonful for oral
    administration contains:

    Codeine Phosphate* 10 mg
    *(Warning: May be habit-forming)

    Guaifenesin 200 mg

    Pseudoephedrine HCl 30 mg

    SUGAR FREE / DYE FREE
    ALCOHOL FREE / GLUTEN FREE

    Grape Flavored Liquid

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

    Distributed by:

    Glendale Inc

    Villa Park, IL 60181

    16 fl oz. (473 mL)

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 473 mL Bottle Label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CODITUSSIN DAC 
    codeine phosphate, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride syrup
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:70147-414
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    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) GUAIFENESIN200 mg  in 5 mL
    PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 6V9V2RYJ8N) (PSEUDOEPHEDRINE - UNII:7CUC9DDI9F) PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE30 mg  in 5 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorGRAPEImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:70147-414-16473 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product05/01/2016
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart34105/01/2016
    Labeler - Glendale Inc (079987961)
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