Active Ingredients (in each 5 mL tsp.) Purpose
Dextromethorphan HBr ............... 28 mg ................ Cough Suppressant
Guaifenesin .............................. 388 mg ................ Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl ..................... 10 mg ................... Nasal Decongestant
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 you are taking a prescription drug that contains an MAOI; ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- difficulty in urination due to enlargement of prostate gland
- a cough with too much phlegm (mucus)
- a persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smopking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
Ask a doctor before use if you are taking sedatives, tranquilizers or drugs for depression or MAOI drugs.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back or occurs with a fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of serious condition.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek advice of a doctor or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Uses
- temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritations as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make cough more productive
- temporarily releives nasal congestion due to the common cold.
Directions Do not exceed more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
Adults and children over 12 years of age take 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 6-8 hours
Children 6 to under 12 years of age take 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL) every 6-8 hours
Children under 6 years of age consult a doctor before use
