FDA Label for Coditussin Ac

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Coditussin Ac Product Label

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Drug Facts

Distributed by:

Glendale Inc

Villa Park, IL 60181


Otc - Purpose



Active ingredients (in each teaspoonful)Purpose
Codeine Phosphate

(Warning: May be habit-forming)

10 mg
Antitussive (cough suppressant)
Guaifenesin 200 mgExpectorant

Uses



temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:

  • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive

Warnings



Do not exceed recommended dosage.


Do Not Use This Product



  • 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.

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have



  • a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
  • a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath, or children who are taking other drugs
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If



  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
  • cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition
  • new symptoms occur
  • product 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, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.


Directions



Take this medication with a full glass of water after each dose to help loosen mucus in the lungs.

Adults and children 12 years of age and over:2 teaspoonfuls every 4 hours, not to exceed 12 teaspoons in 24 hours
Children 6 to under 12 years of age:1 teaspoonful every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 teaspoons in 24 hours

Giving a higher dose than recommended by a doctor could result in serious side effects for your child.

Children under 6 years of age:
Consult a doctor

Other Information



Store at 59°-86°F (15°-30°C) [see USP for Controlled Room Temperature]


Inactive Ingredients



Citric Acid, Cotton Candy Flavor, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbitol.


Questions? Comments?



To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, Call 1-630-530-7000.


Principal Display Panel - 473 Ml Bottle Label



NDC 70147-616-16

Coditussin
AC

Expectorant
Cough Suppressant

CV

Each teaspoonful for oral
administration contains:

Codeine Phosphate* 10 mg
*(Warning: May be habit-forming)

Guaifenesin 200 mg

SUGAR FREE / DYE FREE
ALCOHOL FREE

Cotton Candy Flavored Liquid

Tamper evident by foil seal under cap.
Do not use if foil seal is broken or missing.

Distributed by:

Glendale Inc

Villa Park, IL 60181

16 fl oz. (473 mL)


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