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Guaiatussin AC

Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc.

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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredients (in each 5mL teaspoonful)

Codeine Phosphate, USP 10 mg

Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg

Purposes

Cough Suppressant

Expectorant

Use

  • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritations as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make cough more productive

Warnings

Do not use

  • in adults and children who have a chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath, or children who are taking other drugs, unless directed by a doctor.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • a cough with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • a persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking sedatives, tranquilizers and drugs used for depression, especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). These combinations may cause greater sedation (drowsiness) than is caused by the product used alone.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These can be signs of a serious condition.
  • may cause or aggravate constipation

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

  • Use of codeine-containing preparation is not recommended for children under 2 years of age

Directions

  • take every 4 hours
  • do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours
  • 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 can result in serious side effects for a child
adults and children 12 years and over 2 teaspoonfuls
children 6 to under 12 years of age 1 teaspoonful
children under 6 years of age Consult a doctor

Guaiatussin AC Other information

  • each (5 mL) teaspoon contains: 1 mg sodium
  • Tamper evident: Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing
  • Keep container closed and store away from heat
  • Store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)

Inactive ingredients

alcohol 3.5% v/v, artificial cherry flavor, caramel, citric acid, FD&C red # 40, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution.

Questions or comments?

Call 1-800-262-9010, Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 am thru 4:30 pm EST, Fri. 9:00 am thru 2:30 pm EST.

Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be reported to this number.

REV. 087:01 9/11

Package/Label Principal Display Panel

Guaiatussin AC

NDC 50383-087-16

Guaiatussin AC

Sugar-Free

CV

  • Expectorant
  • Cough Suppressant

Each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains

Guaifenesin...............................100 mg

Codeine Phosphate..................10 mg

Alcohol.......................................3.5 % v/v

Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc.

Amityville, NY 11701

16 fl oz (473 mL)

Guaiatussin AC

guaifenesin and codeine phosphate LIQUID

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:50383-087
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
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID
FD&C RED NO. 40
GLYCERIN
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 4000
water
saccharin sodium
SODIUM BENZOATE
sorbitol

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:50383-087-16 473 in 1 BOTTLE
2 NDC:50383-087-04 118 in 1 BOTTLE
3 NDC:50383-087-05 5 in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE
4 NDC:50383-087-10 10 in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE
5 10 in 1 TRAY
6 NDC:50383-087-12 10 in 1 CASE

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part341 2010-09-08


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