Polytussin DM
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Active ingredients
(in each 5 mL teaspoonful)
Dextromethorphan HBr............... 7.5 mg Phenylephrine HCl....................... 5 mg Pyrilamine Maleate................. 12.5 mg
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
Uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itching of nose or throat
- itchy, watery eyes
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- nasal congestion
- reduces swelling of nasal passages
WARNINGS SECTION
Warnings
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
- a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- heart disease
- high blood
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- may cause marked drowsiness
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- cough or nasal congestion persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
- new symptoms occur
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breastfeeding ask a health professional before use
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Directions
Adults 12 and over: 10 mL every 4 hours
Not to exceed 60 mL in 24hours
Children 6-12: 5 mL every 4 hours,
Not to exceed 30 mL in 24hrs
Children 2-6: Consult a doctor
OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
Other information
Store at room temperature 15°C-30°C (59°F-86°F)
Questions? Comments? Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be reported to this number. Call 1-800-882-1041 Mon. - Fri. (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST).
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Inactive ingredients
Citric Acid, Flavor, Methylparaben, Potassium Citrate, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Purified water, Sucralose,Sorbitol
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Antihistamine
Cough Suppressant
Nasal Decongestant