FDA Label for Guaifenesin And Codeine Phosphate

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Guaifenesin And Codeine Phosphate Product Label

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

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Drug Facts


Otc - Purpose



Active ingredients in each 5 mL (teaspoonful)Purposes

Codeine Phosphate, USP 10 mg

Cough Suppressant

Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg

Expectorant


Uses



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

Do Not Use



  • •in adults and children who have a chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath, or children who are taking other drugs, unless directed by a doctor.

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have



  • •a cough with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • •a persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

Otc - Ask Doctor/Pharmacist



Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives, tranquilizers and drugs used for depression, especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). These combinations may cause greater sedation (drowsiness) than is caused by the product used alone.


Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If



  • •cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These can be signs of a serious condition.
  • •may cause or aggravate constipation

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 accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

  • •Use of codeine-containing preparation is not recommended for children under 2 years of age.

Directions



  • •take every 4 hours
  • •do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours
  • •a special measuring device should be used to give an accurate dose of this product to children under 6 years of age
  • •giving a higher dose than recommended by a doctor can result in serious side effects for a child
  • adults and children 12 years and over

    10 mL (2 teaspoonfuls)

    children 6 to under 12 years of age

    5 mL (1 teaspoonful)

    children under 6 years of age

    Consult a doctor


Other Information



  • Sodium Content: 5 mg/5 mL
  • •Tamper evident: Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing
  • •Keep container closed and store away from heat
  • •Store at 20°- 25°C (68°-77°F)

Inactive Ingredients



Citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, flavor, glycerin, menthol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin and sorbitol.


Questions Or Comments?



Call 1-800-845-8210 or visit paipharma.com

Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be reported to this number.


Principal Display Panel - 118 Ml Bottle Label



NDC 68788-8361-1

Guaifenesin and Codeine
Phosphate Oral Solution USP
CV

100 mg/10 mg per 5 mL

Expectorant / Cough Suppressant

Alcohol Free / Sugar Free

Each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains:
Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg
Codeine Phosphate, USP 10 mg

Dispense in a tight, light-resistant
container with a child-resistant closure.

DO NOT ACCEPT IF SEAL
AROUND CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

118mL

pai
Pharmaceutical
Associates, Inc.
Greenville, SC 29605

Relabeled By: Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.


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