Virtussin AC
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
| Codeine phosphate, USP 10 mg | Cough suppressant |
| Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg | Expectorant |
Uses
- ▪temporarily relieves:
- ▪cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold or inhaled irritants
- ▪your cough to help you sleep
- ▪helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.
Warnings
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask your doctor before use if
- ▪you have a persistent cough, this may be a sign of a serious condition
- ▪you have a persistent cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
- ▪you have a cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
- ▪you have chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath
- ▪giving to a child who is taking other drugs
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product
- ▪giving a higher dose than recommended by a doctor could result in serious side effects for your child. A special measuring device should be used to give an accurate dose of this product to children under 6 years of age.
- ▪may cause or aggravate constipation
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- ▪symptoms do not improve within 7 days, tend to recur or are accompanied by fever and rash or persistent headache. These may be symptoms of a serious condition.
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 the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
| Adults and children 12 years of age and over: | 2 tsp (10 mL) every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor. |
| Children 6 to under 12 years of age: | 1 tsp (5 mL) every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor. |
| Children under 6 years of age: | Consult a doctor. |
- ▪do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours.
Other information
Store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). You may report side effects by calling 1-888-848-3593 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Inactive ingredients
Cherry flavor, citric acid, methylparaben, potassium citrate, potassium sorbate, propylparaben, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol, sucralose.Manufactured for: Virtus Pharmaceuticals, LLCLanghorne, PA 190471-888-848-3593Made in USARev. 07/20197270-0016
HOW SUPPLIED
Product: 50090-5398
NDC: 50090-5398-0 118 mL in a BOTTLE