Uses
- temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with a cold
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus
Warnings
Do not useif 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
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- a sodium-restricted diet
Stop use and ask a doctor if
cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
Directions
• take only as directed
• only use the dose cup provided
• do not exceed 6 doses per 24 hours
| adults and children 12 years and over | 30 mL every 4 hours |
| children 6 to under 12 years | 15 mL every 4 hours |
| children 4 to under 6 years | ask a doctor |
| children under 4 years | do not use |
