Poly-Tussin AC
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL teaspoonful)
Brompheniramine Maleate 4 mg Codeine Phosphate 10 mg Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 10 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine Antitussive Decongestant
Uses
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itching of the nose or throat
- itchy, water eyes
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- nasal congestion
- reduces swelling of the nasal passages
Warnings
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Do not use 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
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
- difficulty in urination due to the enlargement of the prostate gland
- a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
- a cough that occurs with too much phlegm
- a chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath, or children who are taking other drugs
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
When using this product
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- may cause marked drowsiness
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- may cause or aggravate constipation
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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.
- new symptoms occur
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of the reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
| Adults and children over 12 years of age: | 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 6 teaspoonfuls in a 24 hour period. |
| Children 6 to under 12 years of age: | 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL) every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 3 teaspoonfuls in a 24 hour period. |
| Children under 6 years of age: | Not recommended for use. |
Other information
Store at 59° - 86°F(15° - 30°C)
Inactive ingredients
Bubble gum flavor, citric acid, methylparaben, potassium citrate, potassium sorbate, propylparaben, propylene glycol, purified water, raspberry flavor, sorbitol, sucralose.
Questions? Comments?
Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be reported to this number. Call 1-800-882-1041 Mon - Fri (8a.m. to 5 p.m. CST)
Product Packaging:
Packaging below represents label currently used:
Principal display panel and side panel for 473 mL label: NDC 50991-723-16POLY-TUSSIN AC LIQUIDAntihistamine/Antitussive/Decongestant Alcohol Free/Dye Free
NEW FORMULA Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains: Brompheniramine Maleate......................................4 mg Codeine Phosphate..............................................10 mg Phenylephrine HCl.............................................. 10 mg Raspberry-Bubble Gum Flavor CVRx OnlyDistributed by: Poly Pharmaceuticals Huntsville, AL 35763 16 fl oz. (473 mL) Tamper evident by foil seal under cap. Do not use if foil seal is broken or missing. Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container with a child-resistant closure. This bottle is not to be dispensed to consumer.