MAXI-TUSS CD- chlorpheniramine maleate, codeine phosphate, and phenylephrine hydrochloride liquid

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (UNII: V1Q0O9OJ9Z) (CHLORPHENIRAMINE - UNII:3U6IO1965U), CODEINE PHOSPHATE (UNII: GSL05Y1MN6) (CODEINE ANHYDROUS - UNII:UX6OWY2V7J), PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV)

Available from:

MCR American Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

INN (International Name):

CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE

Composition:

CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE 4 mg in 5 mL

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies: - cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation - runny nose - sneezing - itching of the nose or throat - itchy, watery eyes - nasal congestion - reduces swelling of nasal passages - calms the cough control center and relieves coughing

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

MAXI-TUSS CD- CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, CODEINE PHOSPHATE, AND
PHENYLEPHRINE
HYDROCHLORIDE LIQUID
MCR AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may be marketed if they_
_comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not
evaluated whether this product complies._
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MAXI-TUSS CD
_DRUG FACTS_
_ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH 5 ML_
_TEASPOONFUL)_
_PURPOSE_
Chlorpheniramine Maleate 4 mg
Antihistamine
Codeine Phosphate 10 mg
Cough Suppressant
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg
Nasal Decongestant
US ES
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever
(allergic rhinitis) or other
upper respiratory allergies:
cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
runny nose
sneezing
itching of the nose or throat
itchy, watery eyes
nasal congestion
reduces swelling of nasal passages
calms the cough control center and relieves coughing
WARNINGS
DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSAGE.
A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. If cough
persists for more than 1 week,
tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent
headache, consult a doctor.
Adults and children who have a chronic pulmonary disease or shortness
of breath, or children who
are taking other drugs, should not take this product unless directed
by 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
ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma,
chronic bronchitis, or
emphysema, or where cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm
a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
glaucoma
heart disease
high blood pressure
thyroid disease
thyroid disease
diabetes mellitus
difficulty in urina