Cough Suppressant Uses Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold. Directions: Do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period. Repeat every 6 to 8 hours. Choose dosage by weight (if weight is not known, choose by age). Under 2 yrs, under 24 lbs: ask a doctor. 2 to under 6 yrs, 24-47 lbs: 1 tsp. 6 to under 12 yrs, 48-95 lbs: 2 tsp. 12 yrs and older, 96 lbs and over: 4 tsp.
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: cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus); cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema. 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. Make sure this product is kept well out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Active Ingredients: Per Teaspoonful (5 mL): Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide USP 7.5 mg
Inactive Ingredients: Citric Acid; FD&C Red No. 40; Flavor; Glycerin; High Fructose Corn Syrup; Saccharin Sodium; Sodium Benzoate; Sodium Chloride; Sodium Citrate; Water