Uses
- helps to control the reflex that causes coughing
- temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to common cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies (allergic: rhinitis)
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or upper respiratory allergies:
- runny nose
- itchy, watery eyes
- sneezing
- itching of the nose or throat
Warnings
Do not use if you are taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for drepssion, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your presciption drug conatins an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before using this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- heart disaese
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- difficulty in urination due to an enlargment of the prostate gland
- a cough with too much phlegm (mucus)
- a persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
Ask a doctor before use if you are taking sedatives, transquilizers or drugs for depression or MAOI drugs.
When using this product
- do not exceed recommended dose
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- drowsiness may occur
- avoid alcoholic beverages
- alcohol, sedative and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machiney
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervoisness, dizziness or sleeplessness occurs
- cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with a fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact Poinson Control Center right away.
Directions: Do not exceed more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period or as directed by a doctor.
| Age | Dose |
| Adults and children 12 years of age and over |
Take 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) every 6 hours |
| Children 6 to under 12 years of age | Take 1 teaspoonful (5mL) every 6 hours |
| Children under 6 | Ask a doctor |
