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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 ingredients (in each 5 mL tsp) |
Purposes |
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| Diphenhydramine HCl, USP 6.25 mg |
Antihistamine/Cough suppressant |
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| Phenylephrine HCl, USP 2.5 mg |
Nasal decongestant |
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Uses
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temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies: |
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nasal congestion |
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cough |
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runny nose |
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sneezing |
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itchy, watery eyes |
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itching of the nose or throat |
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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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with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin |
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Ask a doctor before use if you have
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heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes |
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trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland |
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glaucoma |
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cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) |
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a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema |
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| Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers |
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When using this product
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do not use more than directed |
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marked drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks |
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alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness |
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be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery |
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excitability may occur, especially in children |
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Stop use and ask a doctor if
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you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless |
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symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever |
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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 6 doses in any 24-hour period |
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do not exceed recommended dosage. |
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| adults and children 12 years and over |
4 teaspoons every 4 hours |
| children 6 years to under 12 years |
2 teaspoons every 4 hours |
| children 2 years to under 6 years |
ask a doctor |
| children under 2 years |
do not use |
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Other information
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each teaspoon contains: sodium 3 mg |
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store at 20 -25°C (68 -77°F) |
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dosage cup provided |
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| Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, artificial flavors, FD&C red no. 40, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose |
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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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