Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each 5 mLtsp)
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10 mg
Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg
Phenylephrine HCl, USP 5 mg
Purpose
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Nasal decongestant
Uses
helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to to drain bronchial tubes
temporarily relieves these symptoms occuring with a cold
nasal congestion
cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
Warnings
Do not use
- 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.
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product do not use more than directed.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
- symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
- cough that lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs 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 reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
| adults and children 12 years and over | 2 teaspoonfuls every 4 hours |
| children 6 years to under 12 years | 1 teaspoonful every 4 hours |
| children 2 years to under 6 years | 1/2 teaspoonful every 4 hours |
| children under 2 years | ask a doctor |
- do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
Other information
- • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF BREAKAWAY BAND ON CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING
- •store at room temperature 15º - 30ºC (59º - 86ºF)
- •alocohol free
- •not a USP elixir
- •each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: sodium 2 mg.
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, FD&C red no. 40, , flavors, glycerin, menthol, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, sodium saccharin, water