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Cheratussin AC

Dispensing Solutions, Inc.
PSS World Medical, Inc.

Cheratussin AC CV


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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Codeine phosphate, USP 10 mg

Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

  • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
  • calms the cough control center and relieves coughing

Do not use

  • in a child under 2 years of age
  • if you or your child has a chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath
  • if your child is taking other drugs, unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • cough that occurs with excessive phlegm (mucus)
  • cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

When using this product constipation may occur or be aggravated

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.

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 right away.

  • take every 4 hours
  • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period

adults and children 12 years and over

take 10 mL (2 tsp)

children 6 years to under 12 years

take 5 mL (1 tsp)

children 2 years to under 6 years

consult a doctor

children under 2 years

do not use

Attention: A special measuring device should be used to give an accurate dose of this product to children under 6 years of age. Giving a higher dose than recommended by a doctor could result in serious side effects for your child.

store at 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)

You may report serious side effects to: 130 Vintage Drive, Huntsville, AL 35811.

alcohol, caramel, citric acid, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, menthol racemic, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution

Made in the USA
for Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
Huntsville, AL 35811

Rev. 11/09 R6 8081202 1075

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Cheratussin AC

Cheratussin AC

codeine phosphate and guaifenesin LIQUID

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:55045-1495(NDC:0603-1075)
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
CODEINE PHOSPHATE CODEINE ANHYDROUS 10 mg
Guaifenesin GUAIFENESIN 100 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
ALCOHOL
CARAMEL
CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE
FD&C RED NO. 40
GLYCERIN
MENTHOL
water
saccharin sodium
SODIUM BENZOATE
sorbitol

Product Characteristics

Color
red

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:55045-1495-9 118 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part341 1996-09-01


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