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CHILDRENS ROBITUSSIN COUGH AND COLD LONG-ACTING

Richmond Division of Wyeth

Children’s Robitussin Cough & Cold Long-Acting(chlorpheniramine maleate and dextromethorphan HBr)

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH 5 ML TSP)
PURPOSES
USES
WARNINGS
DIRECTIONS
OTHER INFORMATION
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
PRODUCT PACKAGING

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

DRUG FACTS

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH 5 ML TSP)

Chlorpheniramine maleate, USP 1 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 7.5 mg

PURPOSES

Antihistamine

Cough suppressant

USES

temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itchy, watery eyes
- itching of the nose or throat

WARNINGS

Do not use

to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy
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

trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
glaucoma
a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

do not use more than directed
marked drowsiness may occur
avoid alcoholic drinks
alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
excitability may occur, especially in children

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.

DIRECTIONS

do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period

age	dose
under 6 years	do not use
6 to under 12 years	2 teaspoons every 6 hours
12 years and older	4 teaspoons every 6 hours

OTHER INFORMATION

each teaspoon contains : sodium 3 mg
store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
dosage cup provided

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

anhydrous citric acid, artificial & natural flavors, FD&C red no. 40, glycerin, lactic acid, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

Call weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-800-762-4675

PRODUCT PACKAGING

The product packaging shown below represents a sample of that currently in use. Additional packaging may also be available.

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Children’s Robitussin Cough & Cold LONG-ACTING

CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (Antihistamine)

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr (Cough Suppressant)

RELIEVES:

Cough: Up to 8 Hours

Runny Nose

FRUIT PUNCH Flavor

For Children Ages 6 & Over

Alcohol-Free

4 FL OZ (118 mL)

Robitussin Knows

Choosing the right product is important. Robitussin has different products for adults and for children.

GREEN Boxes

Ages 12 & Over

RED Boxes

Ages Under 12

Use as directed

DOSAGE CUP INCLUDED

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Packaged with Tamper-Evident bottle cap. Do Not Use if breakable ring is separated or missing.