Uses
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
- temporarily relieves:
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
- the intensity of coughing
- the impulse to cough to help your child get to sleep
Warnings
Do not use in a child who is 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 child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.
Ask a doctor before use if the child has
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Directions
- this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
- do not give more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
- measure only with dosing cup provided
- do not use dosing cup with other products
- dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
| Age (year) | Dose (mL) |
|---|---|
| children 6 to under 12 years of age | 5 mL - 10 mL every 4 hours |
| children 4 to under 6 years of age | 2.5 mL - 5 mL every 4 hours |
| children under 4 years of age | do not use |
