FDA Label for Coricidin Hbp Chest Congestion And Cough

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Coricidin Hbp Chest Congestion And Cough 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 softgel)Purpose
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mgCough suppressant
Guaifenesin 200 mgExpectorant

Uses



  • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive

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



  • cough that occurs with excessive phlegm (mucus)
  • persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

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 or 2 softgels every 4 hours, not more than
    12 softgels in 24 hours
  • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other Information



  • store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
  • protect from freezing
  • protect from excessive moisture

Inactive Ingredients



FD&C blue no.1, FD&C red no. 40, gelatin, glycerin, pharmaceutical ink, polyethylene glycol 400, povidone, propylene glycol, sorbitol


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