DrKids Children’s Cough & Chest Congestion DM
Active Ingredient (in each 5mL)
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP, 5mg
Guaifenesin, USP, 100mg
Purpose
Cough suppressant
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 cough more productive
Warnings
Do not use
if your child is taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for two weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your child’s prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.
Ask a doctor before use if your child has
persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma or if cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus).
Stop use and ask a doctor if
cough lasts for more than 7 days, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
Keep out of reach of children
OVERDOSAGE SECTION
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
do not give more than 6 doses in any 24 hour period give the recommended number of vials below, following the instructions under How to Open and Use on the side panel empty all liquid in each Single-Use Vial when dosing
Dosing Chart
| Age (Years) | Dose |
| under 4 years | Consult a doctor |
| 4 – 5 years | 1 Single-Use Vial (5 mL) every 4 hours |
| 6 – 11 years | 1 – 2 Single-Use Vials (5 mL each) every 4 hours |
| Adults and children 12 years and over | 2 – 4 Single-Use Vials (5 mL each) every 4 hours |
Inactive Ingredients
citric acid, glycerin, mixed berry flavor, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol, sucralose, trisodium citrate dihydrate, xanthan gum
Other information
- each Single-Use vial contains 6mg of sodium
- store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)
- tamper evident: do not use if top flap of carton is open. Do not use if any vials are open or broken