FDA Label for Polytussin Dm
View Indications, Usage & Precautions
- OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST
- INDICATIONS & USAGE
- WARNINGS
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR
- OTC - WHEN USING
- OTC - STOP USE
- OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING
- OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
- OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENT
- OTC - PURPOSE
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Polytussin Dm Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Poly Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. 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 ingredients
(in each 5 mL teaspoonful)
Dextromethorphan HBr............... 7.5 mg
Phenylephrine HCl....................... 5 mg
Pyrilamine Maleate................. 12.5 mg
Otc - Ask Doctor/Pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
Indications & Usage
Uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itching of nose or throat
- itchy, watery eyes
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- nasal congestion
- reduces swelling of nasal passages
Warnings
Warnings
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Otc - Ask Doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
- a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- heart disease
- high blood
Otc - When Using
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
Otc - Stop Use
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- cough or nasal congestion persists for more than 1 week, 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
Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding
If pregnant or breastfeeding 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
Dosage & Administration
Directions
Adults 12 and over: 10 mL every 4 hours
Not to exceed 60 mL in 24hours
Children 6-12: 5 mL every 4 hours,
Not to exceed 30 mL in 24hrs
Children 2-6: Consult a doctor
Other Safety Information
Other information
Store at room temperature 15°C-30°C (59°F-86°F)
Questions? Comments? Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be reported to this number. Call 1-800-882-1041
Mon. - Fri. (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST).
Inactive Ingredient
Inactive ingredients
Citric Acid, Flavor, Methylparaben, Potassium Citrate, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Purified water, Sucralose,Sorbitol
Otc - Purpose
Antihistamine
Cough Suppressant
Nasal Decongestant
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