FDA Label for Capcof

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Capcof Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Capital Pharmaceutical, 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.

Drug Facts



Active ingredients

(in each 5 mL teaspoonful)

Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg

Codeine Phosphate* 10 mg

*(WARNING:  May be habit forming)

Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5 mg


Purpose



Antihistamine

Antitussive

Nasal Decongestant


Uses



Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:

  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • itching of the nose or throat
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
  • nasal congestion
  • reduces swelling of nasal passages

Warnings



Do not exceed recommended dosage.


Do Not Use This Product



  • 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 Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are



taking sedatives or tranquilizers.


When Using This Product



  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • may cause marked drowsiness
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • may cause or aggravate constipation

Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If



  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
  • cough or nasal congestion persists for more than 1week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.  A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
  • new symptoms occur

If Pregnant Or Breast-Feeding,



ask a health professional before use.


Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.



In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.


Other Information



Store at 59° - 86°F (15° - 30°C)


Inactive Ingredients



Citric Acid, Cotton Candy Flavor, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbitol.


Questions? Comments?



Call 1-614-638-4622.

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