Vanacof DM
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Vanacof DM
NDC 58809-555-08
8 fl. Oz. (240 mL)
Active ingredients(in each 15 mL (TBSP))
Dextromethorphan HBr 18 mg
Guaifenesin 200 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg
Purpose
Cough Suppressant
Expectorant
Nasal Decongestant
Uses
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
- temporarily relieves: cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritantsthe intensity of coughingthe impulse to cough to help you get to sleepnasal congestion due to a cold
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
- a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
- a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
When using this product
do not use more than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
- nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occurs
- symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache. A persistant cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
- new symptoms occur
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
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 of age and over: | 15 mL (1 TBSP) every 4 hours, not to exceed 90 mL (6 TBSP) in a 24 hour period. |
| Children 6 to under 12 years of age: | 7.5 mL (1/2 TBSP) every 4 hours, not to exceed 45 mL (3 TBSP) in a 24 hour period. |
| Children under 6 years of age: | Consult a doctor. |
- do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
- use enclosed dosage cup or tablespoon (TBSP)
- dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
Other information
- Each 15 mL (TBSP) contains: Sodium 8 mg.
- store at 68-86°F (20-30°C).
Inactive ingredients
citric acid anhydrous, glycerin, masking agent, propylene glycol, purified water, raspberry flavor, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol