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Codeine-Guaifenesin Oral Solution


Active ingredient

(in each teaspoonful (5 mL))Codeine Phosphate USP 10 mg


Purpose

Antitussive


Active ingredient

(in each teaspoonful (5 mL))Guaifenesin USP 100 mg


Purpose

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 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).


Inactive ingredients

Cherry Flavor, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Polyethylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbitol.