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Biocof

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL

Standard Dose
Directions Do not exceed more than 6 doses in any 24 hours period. Adults and children 12 years of age and over. Take 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 hours Children under 12 years of age. Consult a physician
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses temporary relives 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 temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporary relives 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 temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold Dosage and administration Directions Do not exceed more than 6 doses in any 24 hours period.

Adults and children 12 years of age and over.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporary relives 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 temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold Dosage and administration Directions Do not exceed more than 6 doses in any 24 hours period. Adults and children 12 years of age and over. Take 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 hours Children under 12 years of age. Consult a physician Warnings and cautions Warnings: Ask a doctor before use if you have: Heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes difficulty in urination due to an enlarged prostate gland a cough with too much phlegm (mucus) a persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema. Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes difficulty in urination due to enlargment or prostate gland a cough with too much phlegm (mucus) a persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other nasal decongestant or stimulant. When using this product do not use more than directed. Stop use and ask a doctor if: you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless; symptoms do not get better within 7 days, or are accompanied by fever cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of serious condition.

Monitoring

  • Warnings: Ask a doctor before use if you have: Heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes difficulty in urination due to an enlarged prostate gland a cough with too much phlegm (mucus) a persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema.
  • Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes difficulty in urination due to enlargment or prostate gland a cough with too much phlegm (mucus) a persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other nasal decongestant or stimulant.
  • When using this product do not use more than directed.
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if: you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless; symptoms do not get better within 7 days, or are accompanied by fever cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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