FDA Label for Lohist D

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Lohist D Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Larken Laboratories, 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.

Active Ingredients



(In each 5 mL teaspoonful)

Chlorpheniramine Maleate, USP 2 mg

Pseudoephedrine HCl, USP 30 mg


Purpose



Chlorpheniramine Maleate Antihistamine

Pseudoephedrine HCl Nasal decongestant


Uses



temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis):

  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • itching of the nose or throat
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies.
  • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose

Warnings



Do not use

  • to sedate a child or make a child sleepy
  • 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 drug.

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have



  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • glaucoma
    • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
    • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are.



  • taking any other nasal decongestant or stimulant
  • taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When Using This Product



Do not exceed recommended dosage.

  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • avoid alcoholic beverages
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • excitability may occur, especially in children

Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If



  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur.
  • symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever.

If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding



ask a health professional before use.


Keep Out Of The Reach Of Children



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


Directions



Do not exceed 4 doses in a 24-hour period

AgeDose
Adults and children over 12 years of age2 teaspoonsful (10 mL) every 4 to 6 hours
Children 6 to under 12 years of age1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 to 6 hours
Children under 6 years of ageAsk your doctor

Other Information



  • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
  • very low sodium, contains less than 1 mg sodium per 5 mL teaspoonful

Inactive Ingredients



cherry flavoring, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water saccharin sodium, and sorbitol


Questions Or Comments?



Call 1-888-527-5522 weekdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm CST or go to http://www.larkenlabs.com.


Package Label, Principal Display Panel



Figure 1: 16 oz. bottle label


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