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Meijer Distribution Inc

Meijer Distribution, Inc. Cough Syrup Drug Facts


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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each 5 mL tsp)

Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10 mg

Guaifenesin, USP 200 mg

Phenylephrine HCl, USP 5 mg

Purpose

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Nasal decongestant

cough syrup Uses

  • •helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes
  • •temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold:
  • •nasal congestion
  • •cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation

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

  • •heart disease
  • •high blood pressure
  • •thyroid disease
  • •diabetes
  • •trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • •cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • •cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

do not use more than directed

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • •you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
  • •symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
  • •cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign 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. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions

  • •shake well before using
  • •do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
  • •use only with enclosed measuring cup. Do not use with any other device.
  • •this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age

age

dose

adults and children 12 years and over

2 teaspoons (tsp) every 4 hours

children under 12 years

do not use

cough syrup Other information

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

anhydrous citric acid, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, menthol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum

Questions or comments?

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Compare to Robitussin® Maximum Strength Multi-Symptom Cold active ingredients

Adult

For Ages 12 & Over

Non-Drowsy

Tussin

Cough Syrup

Cough Suppressant (Dextromethorphan HBr)

Expectorant (Guaifenesin)

Nasal Decongestant (Phenylephrine HCl)

Maximum Strength

Multi-Symptom Cold

Relieves:

Nasal Congestion

Coughs

Mucus

cough syrup

dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl LIQUID

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:41250-296
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE DEXTROMETHORPHAN 10 mg
Guaifenesin GUAIFENESIN 200 mg
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride PHENYLEPHRINE 5 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID
FD&C RED NO. 40
GLYCERIN
MENTHOL
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS
propylene glycol
water
SODIUM BENZOATE
SODIUM CITRATE
sorbitol
Sucralose
XANTHAN GUM

Product Characteristics

Color
RED

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 237 in 1 BOTTLE
2 NDC:41250-296-34 1 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part341 2012-07-25


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