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Cough Relief Nighttime

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE

Standard Dose
Directions do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device. keep dosing cup with product take only as directed mL = milliliter adults and children 12 years and over: 30 mL every 6 hours children under 12 years of age: do not use
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses temporarily relieves cold symptoms cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation runny nose and sneezing
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves cold symptoms cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation runny nose and sneezing Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided.

Do not use any other dosing device. keep dosing cup with product take only as directed mL = milliliter adults and children 12 years and over: 30 mL every 6 hours children under 12 years of age: do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use 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.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves cold symptoms cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation runny nose and sneezing Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device. keep dosing cup with product take only as directed mL = milliliter adults and children 12 years and over: 30 mL every 6 hours children under 12 years of age: do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use 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 glaucoma cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers. When using this product excitability may occur, especially in children marked drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. 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 (1-800-222-1222) immediatly.

Monitoring

  • Warnings Do not use 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 glaucoma cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
  • When using this product excitability may occur, especially in children marked drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.