FDA Label for Coricidin Hbp Cough And Cold Cough Suppressant, Antihistamine

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Coricidin Hbp Cough And Cold Cough Suppressant, Antihistamine Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Bayer Healthcare Llc.. 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.

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Drug Facts


Otc - Purpose



Active ingredients (in each tablet)Purpose
Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mgAntihistamine
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 30 mgCough suppressant

Uses



  • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
  • temporarily relieves runny nose and sneezing due to the common cold

Otc - Do Not Use



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



  • glaucoma
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • cough that occurs with excessive phlegm (mucus)
  • a breathing problem or 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 or tranquilizers


When Using This Product



  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • avoid alcoholic beverages
  • alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

Otc - Stop Use



Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, reoccurs, or occurs with fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.


Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding



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


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 right away. Abuse of this product can lead to serious injury.


Directions



  • do not exceed recommended dose
  • adults and children 12 years and over:
    1 tablet every 6 hours, not more often than
    4 tablets in 24 hours
  • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other Information



  • store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)

Inactive Ingredients



croscarmellose sodium, D&C red No. 27 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow No. 6 aluminum lake, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, talc, titanium dioxide


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