Giltuss ®DM High Blood Pressure Dextromethorphan HBr, 30 mg Maximum Strength
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each 10 mL) Purpose
Dextromethorphan HBr. 30 mg .... Cough Suppresant
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
Uses
■ temporarily relieves:
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with a common cold or inhaled irritants
- the intensity of coughing
- the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
WARNINGS SECTION
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.
- When using this product do not use more than directed.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- a cough with too much phlegm (mucus)
- a persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if
cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache as 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.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Directions
*use appropriate measuring syringe or measuring cup
| Adults and children over 12 years | 10 mL every 8 hours |
| Children under 6 years to under 12 years | 5 mL every 8 hours |
| Children 4 years to under 6 years | 2.5 mL* every 8 hours |
| Children under 4 years | Do not use |
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period
- use enclosed dosing cup
- ml= milliliter
STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION
Other information
- store at room temperature 15°-30°c (59°-86°F)
- close cap tightly
- SAVE CARTON FOR COMPLETE DRUG FACTS
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Inactive ingredients
Acesulfame potassium, citric acid, flavor, glycerin, menthol, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium saccharin.
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
Questions or comments?
Call 1-787-848-9114, Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST. Call your doctor for medical advice in the event of side effects.
Label revised: 02/23
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