Capron DM Liquid
Drug Facts
Active Ingredients
(in each 5 mL teaspoonful)
Dextromethorphan HBr 7.5 mg
Purpose
Antitussive
Active Ingredients
(in each 5 mL teaspoonful)
Pyrilamine Maleate 7.5 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine
Uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itching of the nose or throat
- itchy, watery eyes
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with a cold
- alleviates cough to help you sleep
- nonnarcotic cough suppressant for the relief of cough
Warnings
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
- a persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. If cough persist for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache, consult a doctor.
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
- for persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema, or if cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
- difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
Ask a doctor before use if you are taking
sedatives or tranquilizers.
When using this product
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- may cause marked drowsiness
- sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness effect
- avoid alcoholic beverages
- use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
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: | 4 teaspoonfuls every 6-8 hours, not to exceed 16 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor |
| Children 6 to under 12 years of age: | 2 teaspoonfuls every 6-8 hours, not to exceed 8 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor |
| Children 2 to under 6 years of age (For Professional Use Only) | 1 teaspoonful every 6-8 hours, not to exceed 4 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor |
| Children under 2 years of age: | Consult a doctor |
Inactive ingredients
Citric Acid, Flavor, Magnasweet, Methyl Paraben, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Propyl Paraben, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sorbitol, Sucralose