Coricidin ® HBP Chest Congestion & Cough
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
| Active ingredients (in each capsule) | Purpose |
| Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg | Cough suppressant |
| Guaifenesin 200 mg | Expectorant |
Uses
- temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
Warnings
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
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.
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- cough that occurs with excessive phlegm (mucus)
- persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, reoccurs, or occurs with 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. Abuse of this product can lead to serious injury.
Directions
- do not exceed recommended dose
- adults and children 12 years and over: 1 or 2 capsules every 4 hours, not more than 12 capsules in 24 hours
- children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information
- store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
- protect from freezing
- protect from excessive moisture
Inactive ingredients
FD&C red no. 40, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sodium, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide.