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This is the most current labeling information, and may differ from labels on product packaging. If there are any differences between this website labeling and product package labeling, this website labeling should be regarded as the most current.
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| Active ingredient (in each 5 mL tsp) |
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| Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 7.5 mg |
Cough suppressant |
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Use temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
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Do not use
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in a child under 2 years of age |
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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. |
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Ask a doctor before use if you have
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cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) |
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cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema |
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Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
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If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
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Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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Directions
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do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period |
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dose |
| under 2 years |
do not use |
| 2 to under 6 years |
1 teaspoon every 6 to 8 hours |
| 6 to under 12 years |
2 teaspoons every 6 to 8 hours |
| 12 years and older |
4 teaspoons every 6 to 8 hours |
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Other information
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each teaspoon contains: sodium 5 mg |
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store at 20 -25ºC (68 -77ºF) |
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dosage cup provided |
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| Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, artificial flavor, FD&C red no. 40, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate
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| Questions or comments? Call weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-800-762-4675 |
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