VICKS ® children's Cough Congestion
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Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each 15 mL)
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Guaifenesin 200 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Purpose
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Nasal decongestant
Uses
temporarily relieves common cold symptoms:
- nasal congestion
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.
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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
- a sodium-restricted diet
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product, do not use more than directed.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
These could be signs of a serious condition.
- you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
- symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever
- cough persists for more than 7 days, comes back or occurs with a fever, rash or persistent headache
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 & children 12 yrs & over | 30 mL every 4 hrs |
| children 6 to under 12 yrs | 15 mL every 4 hrs |
| children 4 to under 6 yrs | 7.5 mL every 4 hrs |
| children under 4 yrs | do not use |
- take only as directed
- only use the dose cup provided
- do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs
Other information
- each 15 mL contains:sodium 44 mg
- store at no greater than 25ºC.
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose
Questions?
1-800-362-1683
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TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if printed safety seal under cap is missing or damaged.
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DIST. BY: PROCTER & GAMBLE, CINCINNATI, OH 45202
Made in Canada