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FDA Label for Ritussin Dm

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Table of Contents

    1. ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH 5 ML)(ONE TEASPOONFUL)
    2. PURPOSE
    3. USE
    4. DO NOT USE
    5. OTC - ASK DOCTOR
    6. OTC - STOP USE
    7. OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING
    8. OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
    9. DIRECTIONS
    10. OTHER INFORMATION
    11. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Ritussin Dm Product Label

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

Active Ingredients (In Each 5 Ml)(One Teaspoonful)



Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10 mg

Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg


Purpose



Cough suppressant

Expectorant


Use



temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with cold

helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive


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.

Otc - Ask Doctor



Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • cough that lasts or is chronic such 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, comes back, or is accompanied by 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.


Directions



  • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
    • agedose
    adults and children 12 years of age and over2 teaspoonfuls every 4 hours
    children 6 years to under 12 years of age1 teaspoonful every 4 hours
    children 2 years to under 6 years of age1/2 teaspoonful every 4 hours
    under 2 years of ageask a doctor

Other Information



  • •store at room temperature 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F)
  • •protect from freezing.
  • •protect from light.
  • •Each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: sodium 2 mg.
  • • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF BREAKAWAY BAND ON CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

Inactive Ingredients



citric acid, FD&C Red #40, flavors, glucose, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, menthol, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, water


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