FDA Label for Igualtuss

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Igualtuss Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Alternative Pharmacal Corporation. 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 tsp.)              Purpose

Dextromethorphan HBr ............... 28 mg ................ Cough Suppressant

Guaifenesin .............................. 388 mg ................ Expectorant

Phenylephrine HCl ..................... 10 mg ................... Nasal Decongestant


Otc - Purpose



Purpose 

Cough Suppressant

Expectorant

Nasal Decongestant


Warnings



Warnings

  • Do not exceed recommended dosage
  • A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. If cough persists for more than a week, tends to reccur or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache, consult a doctor
  • If nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur, discontinue use and consult a doctor
  • If symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever, consult a doctor
  • When using this product, do not exceed recommended dosage


Otc - Do Not Use



Do not use

  • For persistent cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema or where cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus), unless directed by a doctor
  • If you have a chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath, children who are taking other drugs, unless directed by doctor
  • 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 you are taking a prescription drug that contains an MAOI; ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product
  • If you have

    • heart disease
    • high blood pressure
    • thyroid disease
    • diabetes
    • difficulty in urination due to the enlargment of the prostate gland unless directed by a doctor.

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.


Indications & Usage



Uses

  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passages of bothersome mucus
  • temporarily relieves nasal congestion and cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation ocurring with the common cold or inhaled irritants.

Dosage & Administration



Directions  Do not exceed more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period

Adults and children 12 years of age and over           take 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 hours

Children 6 to under 12 years of age                          take 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL) every 4 hours

Children under 6 years of age                                   ask a doctor


Inactive Ingredient



Inactive ingredients: Citric acid, FD&C Yellow #6, flavor, menthol, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, glycerine and sucralose


Otc - Questions



Questions or comments? 1-786-507-1566


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