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BIO-RYTUSS

CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Standard Dose

Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24 hour period adults and children 12 years of age 2 teaspoonful (10 mL) every 4-6 hours children 6 to under 12 years of age 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4-6 hours children 2 to under 6 years of age 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL) every 4-6 hours

Max Dose

See official label

Primary Use

Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation occurring with a cold, and nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis); runny nose; sneezing; itchy watery eyes; itching of the nose or throat temporarily restores freer beathing through the nose.

Summary

Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24 hour period adults and children 12 years of age 2 teaspoonful (10 mL) every 4-6 hours children 6 to under 12 years of age 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4-6 hours children 2 to under 6 years of age 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL) every 4-6 hours Warnings and cautions Warnings Ask doctor before use if you have Cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus), or a breathing problem or persitent or chronic cough that lasts such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation occurring with a cold, and nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis); runny nose; sneezing; itchy watery eyes; itching of the nose or throat temporarily restores freer beathing through the nose. Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24 hour period adults and children 12 years of age 2 teaspoonful (10 mL) every 4-6 hours children 6 to under 12 years of age 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4-6 hours children 2 to under 6 years of age 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL) every 4-6 hours Warnings and cautions Warnings Ask doctor before use if you have Cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus), or a breathing problem or persitent or chronic cough that lasts such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema. Heart disease High blood pressure Thyroid Disease Diabetes Difficulty in urinating due to enlarged prostate gland Glaucoma Ask doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other oral nasal decongestant or stimulant; taking sedatives or tranquilizers. When using this product Do not use more than directed May cause marked drowsiness; avoid alcohol beverages; alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness. Be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery; excitability may occur, especially with children.

Monitoring

• Warnings Ask doctor before use if you have Cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus), or a breathing problem or persitent or chronic cough that lasts such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema.
• Heart disease High blood pressure Thyroid Disease Diabetes Difficulty in urinating due to enlarged prostate gland Glaucoma Ask doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other oral nasal decongestant or stimulant; taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
• When using this product Do not use more than directed May cause marked drowsiness; avoid alcohol beverages; alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness.
• Be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery; excitability may occur, especially with children.

Interaction Notes

• Review official label interaction section.