Maxi-Tuss PE
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
| Brompheniramine Maleate 2 mg | Antihistamine |
| Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg | Nasal Decongestant |
Uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other respiratory allergies:
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itching of the nose or throat
- itchy, watery eyes
- nasal congestion
- reduces swelling of nasal passages
Warnings
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Do not take this product
- 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 product.
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes mellitus
- difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
When using this product
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- may cause drowsiness
- sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness effect
- avoid alcoholic beverages
- use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- If symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever, consult a doctor
- new symptoms occur
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of accidental overdose, seek professional help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
| Adults and children 12 years of age and over: | 2 teaspoonfuls every 4 hours, not to exceed 12 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor. |
| Children 6 to under 12 years of age: | 1 teaspoonful every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor. |
| Children under 6 years of age: | consult a doctor |
Other information
Store at 59° - 86° F (15° - 30° C) [see USP for Controlled Room Temperature].
Inactive ingredients
Bubblegum flavor, citric acid, FD&C Red #40, methylparaben, potassium citrate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sorbitol, sucralose