FDA Label for Children Cough And Cold

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Children Cough And Cold Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Rugby Laboratories. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

Otc - Active Ingredient



Active ingredient (in each 10 mL)

Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

Pseudoephedrine HCl 30 mg


Otc - Purpose



Purpose

Antihistamine

Cough Suppressant

Nasal Decongenstant


Indications & Usage



Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms of the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:

  • cough
  • runny nose
  • nasal congestion
  • sneezing
  • itching of the nose or throat
  • itchy, watery eyes

Warnings



Warnings

Do not use in a child who is takin 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 child's prescription drug contains on MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.

Ask a doctor before use if child has

  • diabetes
  • glaucoma
  • thyroid disease
  • heart diseae
  • high blood pressure
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
  • chronic cough that lasts such as occurs with asthma or tranquilizers
  • When using this product

    • do not use more than directed
    • excitability may occur, especially in children
    • drowsiness may occur
    • sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
    • Stop use and ask a doctor if

      • the child gets nervous, dizzy or sleepless
      • cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back or occurs with fever, rash or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be sign of a serious condition. 
      • Symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever

Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children



Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.


Dosage & Administration



Directions

  • dose may be repeated every 6 hours
  • do not exceed 4 doses in a 24-hour period
  • use enclosed dosage cup only. Do not use any other device.
  •  Age Dose
     Children 6 to 11 years 2 TSP
     Children under 6 years Do not use


Inactive Ingredient



Inactive ingredients: artificial and natural cherry flavor, citric acid, FD&C red #40, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, sucralose


Otc - Questions



Questions or comments? 1-800-645-2158


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