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OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Brompheniramine maleate, USP 1 mgAntihistamine
Pseudoephedrine HCl, USP 15 mgNasal decongestant

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

Uses

  • temporarily relieves nasal and sinus congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies, or associated with sinusitis
  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis): runny nosesneezingitchy, watery eyesitching of the nose or throat
  • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose

WARNINGS SECTION

Warnings


OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

Do not useif 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.


OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • glaucoma
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.


OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

When using this product

  • do not use more than directed
  • 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

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

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

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.


OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help.


STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

Other information

  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • not a USP elixir
  • dosage cup provided
  • Pleasant tasting – children find its great grape taste easy to take.
  • Adults like it, too – especially those who have difficulty swallowing tablets or capsules.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Directions

adults and children 12 years and over4 tsp every 4 hours
children 6 to under 12 years2 tsp every 4 hours
children under 6 yearsDo not use
  • do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Inactive ingredients

artificial flavor, citric acid, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, propylene glycol, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, purified water