Coditussin AC
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Drug Facts
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
| Codeine Phosphate(Warning: May be habit-forming) 10 mg | Antitussive (cough suppressant) |
| Guaifenesin 200 mg | Expectorant |
Uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive
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 the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
- a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath, or children who are taking other drugs
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- cough 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
- product may cause or aggravate constipation
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 reach of children.
In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Take this medication with a full glass of water after each dose to help loosen mucus in the lungs.
| Adults and children 12 years of age and over: | 2 teaspoonfuls every 4 hours, not to exceed 12 teaspoons in 24 hours |
| Children 6 to under 12 years of age: | 1 teaspoonful every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 teaspoons in 24 hours |
| Giving a higher dose than recommended by a doctor could result in serious side effects for your child.Children under 6 years of age: | Consult a doctor |
Other information
Store at 59°-86°F (15°-30°C) [see USP for Controlled Room Temperature]
Inactive ingredients
Citric Acid, Cotton Candy Flavor, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbitol.
Questions? Comments?
To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, Call 1-630-530-7000.
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Glendale Inc
Villa Park, IL 60181