Virtussin A/C
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
| Codeine phosphate, USP 10 mg | Antitussive |
| Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg | Expectorant |
Uses
- temporarily relieves: cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold or inhaled irritantsyour cough to help you sleephelps 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.
HOW SUPPLIED
Product: 50436-2520
NDC: 50436-2520-1 118 mL in a BOTTLE