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Childrens Giltuss D

CHILDRENS GILTUSS D

Standard Dose
Directions not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period use enclosed dosing cup keep dosage cup for use with this product mL = milliliter Children under 6 years of age Consult a Doctor children 6 to under 12 years of age 5 mL every 4 hours Adults and children 12 years and over 10 mL every 4 hours
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses Temporarily relieves these Symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper-respiratory allergies: runny nose Sneezing Itchy, watery eyes nasal congestion itching of the nose or throat sinus congestion and pressure
Summary

Indications and usage Uses Temporarily relieves these Symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper-respiratory allergies: runny nose Sneezing Itchy, watery eyes nasal congestion itching of the nose or throat sinus congestion and pressure Dosage and administration Directions not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period use enclosed dosing cup keep dosage cup for use with this product mL = milliliter Children under 6 years of age Consult a Doctor children 6 to under 12 years of age 5 mL every 4 hours Adults and children 12 years and over 10 mL every 4 hours Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy if the child is 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.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses Temporarily relieves these Symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper-respiratory allergies: runny nose Sneezing Itchy, watery eyes nasal congestion itching of the nose or throat sinus congestion and pressure Dosage and administration Directions not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period use enclosed dosing cup keep dosage cup for use with this product mL = milliliter Children under 6 years of age Consult a Doctor children 6 to under 12 years of age 5 mL every 4 hours Adults and children 12 years and over 10 mL every 4 hours Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy if the child is 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 the child has heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland glaucoma a breathing problem or persistent or chronic cough that lasts such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product do not use more than directed may cause drowsiness avoid alcoholic beverages alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness avoid alcoholic drinks be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery excitability may occur, especially in children Stop use and ask a doctor if if the child gets nervous, dizzy, or sleepless symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Monitoring

  • • Warnings Do not use to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy if the child is 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 the child has heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland glaucoma a breathing problem or persistent or chronic cough that lasts such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product do not use more than directed may cause drowsiness avoid alcoholic beverages alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness avoid alcoholic drinks be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery excitability may occur, especially in children Stop use and ask a doctor if if the child gets nervous, dizzy, or sleepless symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
  • • Keep out of reach of children.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.