COUGH RELIEF ADULT- dextromethorphan hbr liquid

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS)

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INN (International Name):

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE

Composition:

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 15 mg in 5 mL

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Cough suppressant - temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep - cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants - the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

COUGH RELIEF ADULT- DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR LIQUID
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_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
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_comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not
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DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH 5 ML)
Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg
PURPOS E
Cough suppressant
US ES
temporarily relieves
cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with
the common cold or inhaled
irritants
the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
WARNINGS
DO NOT USE
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
cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
chronic cough that lasts as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
cough lasts more than 7 days, cough comes back, or occurs with fever,
rash or persistent headache that
lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT,
DO NOT USE MORE THAN DIRECTED
IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING,
ask a health professional before use.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control
Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
DIRECTIONS
take recommended dosage or as directed by a doctor
measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing
device
keep dosing cup with product
shake well before using
mL=milliliter
age
dose
adults and children 12 years and over 10 mL every 6-8 hours not to
exceed 4 doses in 24 hours,
children 6 to 11 years of age
5 mL every 6-8 hours not to exceed 4 doses in 24 hours
children under 6 years of age
do not use
OTHER INFORMATION
EACH 5 ML CONTAINS: sodium 3 mg
store at 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF). Do not refrigerate.
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