CODEINE GUAIFENESIN ORAL SOLUTION 10-100 mg/5 mL
Drug Facts
Active Ingredients Purpose
(in each teaspoonful (5 mL))
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 irritants
- your cough to help you sleep
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and makes cough more productive
Warnings
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
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
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.
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.
Tamper evident by foil seal under cap.Do not use if foil seal is broken or missing.
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.
INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS SECTION
Other Information
Store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).
Inactive ingredients
Cherry Flavor, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbitol
Manufactured For:
Leading Pharma, LLC
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Rev. 07/2019