Maxi-Tuss Jr
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
| Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg | Cough Suppressant |
| Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg | Nasal Decongestant |
Uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other respiratory allergies:
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
- nasal congestion due to a cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies
Warnings
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Do not use this product
- 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
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with asthma
- difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
- new symptoms occur
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 accidental overdose, seek professional help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
| Adults and children 12 years of age and over: | 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) every 4 hours, not to exceed 24 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor |
| Children 6 to under 12 years of age: | 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 hours, not to exceed 12 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor |
| Children under 6 years of age: | Consult a physician |
Other information
Store at 59°-86°F (15°-30°C) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]
Inactive ingredients
Citric acid, grape flavor, methylparaben, monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, potassium citrate, propylparaben, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol, sucralose