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Virtussin AC

Virtus Pharmaceuticals LLC

Virtussin A/C


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Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Purpose

Active ingredients
(in each teaspoonful (5 mL))
Purpose
Codeine Phosphate USP 10 mg Antitussive
Guaifenesin USP 100 mg Expectorant

Virtussin AC Uses

  • temporarily relieves
  • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold or inhaled irritants
  • your cough to help you sleep
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and makes cough more productive.

Warnings

Ask your doctor before use if

  • you have a persistent cough, this may be a sign of a serious condition
  • you have a persistent cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
  • you have a cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
  • you have chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath
  • giving to a child who is taking other drugs

When using this product

  • giving a higher dose than recommended by a doctor could result in serious side effects for your child. A special measuring device should be used to give an accurate dose of this product to children under 6 years of age.
  • may cause or aggravate constipation

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • symptoms do not improve within 7 days, tend to recur or are accompanied by fever and rash or persistent headache. These may be symptoms of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away

Directions

  • do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours.
Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 2 tsp (10 mL) every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
Children 6 to under 12 years of age: 1 tsp (5 mL) every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
Children under 6 years of age: Consult a doctor.

Virtussin AC Other information

Store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).

Inactive ingredients

Cherry flavor, citric acid, methylparaben, potassium citrate, potassium sorbate, propylparaben, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol, sucralose.

Manufactured for: Virtus Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Tampa, FL 33619

Rev. 09/13

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 473 mL Bottle Label

NDC 76439-252-16

Virtussin
A/C

Antitussive
Expectorant

Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains:
Codeine phosphate USP 10 mg
Guaifenesin USP 100 mg

16 fl. oz. (473 mL)

Virtussin AC

Virtussin AC

Codeine Phosphate and Guaifenesin LIQUID

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:76439-252
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
CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE
METHYLPARABEN
POTASSIUM CITRATE
POTASSIUM SORBATE
PROPYLPARABEN
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS
water
sorbitol
Sucralose

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:76439-252-16 473 in 1 BOTTLE

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part341 2013-12-11


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