PEDIACARE CHILDRENS COUGH AND CONGESTION - dextromethorphan hydrobromideand guaifenesin liquid
Drug Facts
Active ingredients
(in each 5 mL)
Dextromehorphan HBr, 5 mg
Guaifenesin, 100 mg
Purpose
Dextromehorphan HBr, 5 mg…….Cough suppressant
Guaifenesin, 100 mg…….………..Expectorant
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 your child get to sleep
Warnings
Do not use for a child who is 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 child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.
Ask a doctor before use if the child has
- cough that occurs with excessive phlegm (mucus)
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma or chronic bronchitis
Stop use and ask a doctor if
These could be signs of a serious illness.
When using this product do not use more than directed
- cough gets worse or last more than 7 days
- cough comes back or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, seek medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
| Age (yrs) | Dose (ml) |
| under 4 years | do not use |
| 4 to under 6 yrs | 2.5-5 mL every 4 hours |
| 6 to 11 yrs | 5-10 mL every 4 hours |
- this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
- use only the dosing cup provided
- do not exceed 6 doses in a 24-hour period
- mL = milliliter
Other information
- each 5 mL contains:sodium 3 mg
- store at room temperature
- dosage cup provided
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, citric acid, FD&C red no. 33, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin, monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, poloxamer 407, potassium sorbate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sucralose, sucrose
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