FDA Label for Giltuss Cough And Cold

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Giltuss Cough And Cold Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Gil Pharmaceutical Corp. 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)

Dextromethorphan HBr, 15 mg

Guaifenesin, 300 mg

Phenylephrine HCI, 10 mg


Otc - Purpose



Purposes

Cough Suppressant

Expectorant

Nasal Decongestant


Indications & Usage



Uses

  • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make cough more productive
  • temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to a cold

Otc - Do Not Use



Do not use if you are 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

  • heart disease, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, or diabetes, or difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland unless directed by a doctor
  • a cough with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

Otc - Stop Use



Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
  • symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
  • cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or persistant headache
  • These can 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 accident overdose, get medical or professional help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.


Otc - Questions



Questions or comments?

Call 1-787-848-9114, Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM EST. Call your doctor for medical advice in the event of side effects.


Package Label.Principal Display Panel



MAXIMUM STRENGTH

GILTUSS®

COUGH & COLD

ALCOHOL FREE. SUGAR FREE. DYE FREE

RELIEVES

  • COUGH AND COLD
  • CHEST CONGESTION
  • LOOSENS PHLEGM AND MUCUS
  • STUFFY NOSE
  • NASAL CONGESTION
  • SINUS PRESSURE
  • 4 FL OZ (118 mL)


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