Active Ingredients
(In each 5 mL teaspoonful)
Brompheniramine Maleate, USP 1 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 5 mg
Phenylephrine HCl, USP 2.5 mg
Purpose
Brompheniramine Maleate Antihistamine
Dextromethorphan HBr Antitussive (cough suppressant)
Phenylephrine HCl Nasal decongestant
Uses
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis):
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itchy, watery eyes
- itching of the nose or throat
- temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies
- temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
Warnings
Do not use
- to sedate a child or make a child sleepy
- 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 drug.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
- a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking any other nasal decongestant or stimulant
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
- marked drowsiness may occur
- avoid alcoholic beverages
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- excitability may occur, especially in children
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur.
- 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.
Keep out of the reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
Do not exceed 6 doses in a 24-hour period
| Age | Dose |
| Adults and children over 12 years of age: | 4 teaspoonsful (20 mL) every 4 hours |
| Children 6 to under 12 years of age: | 2 teaspoonsful (10 mL) every 4 hours |
| Children under 6 years of age: | Ask your doctor |
Other Information
- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
- very low sodium, contains 1 mg sodium per teaspoonful (5 mL)
Inactive Ingredients
Benzoic acid, edetate disodium, FD&C Red #40, propylene glycol, purified water saccharin sodium, sorbitol solution and strawberry flavoring
Questions or Comments
Call 1-601-855-7678 weekdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm CST or go to http://www.larkenlabs.com.
