Active ingredients (in each 5 mL or teaspoon) Purpose
Dextromethorphan HBr, 10 mg..............................Cough suppressant
Guaifenesin, 100 mg..............................................Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl, 5 mg.......................................Nasal decongestant
Uses
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes
- temporarily relieves these symptoms occuring with a cold:
- nasal congestion
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chornic bronchitis or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking any other oral nasal decongestant or stimulant.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
- symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
- cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistant 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.
Directions
- do not take more than 6 doses in any 24 hour period
- this adult stregth product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age
- measure only with dosing cup provided
- keep dosing cup with product
- TSP=teaspoon
| age | dose |
| adults and children 12 years and over | 2 teaspoons (10mL) every 4 hours |
| children under 12 years | do not use |
Ohter information
- each teaspoon (5mL) contains: sodium 3 mg
- store at 15-30°C (59-86°F). Do not refrigetate.
