Akin Cough Formula DM
Drug Facts
(in each 5ml tsp.) Active ingredient
Dextromethorphan HBr USP 10 mg Guaifenesin USP 100 mg
Purpose
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Uses
temporarily quiets cough associated with the common cold or inhaled irritants
helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to 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 you are taking a prescription drug that contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if
- you have a cough that lasts or a chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
- cough occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
Cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of the reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Do not take more than 6 doses in any 24 hour period
| adults and children 12 years and over | 10 ml (2 teaspoonfuls every 4 hours or as directed by doctor) |
| Children under 12 years | do not use |
Other information
- store at room temperature
- 15°- 30°C (59°- 86°F)
- TAMPER-EVIDENT: Do not use if seal under cap is torn, broken or missing.
Inactive ingredients
Propylene glycol, glycerine, citric acid, sucralose, sodium citrate, potassium sorbate, methylparaben, propylparaben, cherry flavor, menthol, FD&C Red#40, purified Water.