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Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses • For the temporary relief of runny nose, sneezing, itching of the nose or throat and itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever. • Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation occurring with the common cold. • Temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose. Dosage and administration Directions • Do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours. Adults and children 12 years of age and older 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) every 4 hours. Children 6 to under 12 years of age 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 hours. Children 2 to under 6 years of age Ask a doctor. Warnings and cautions Warnings : Do not use • to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy. • If you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)(certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional condition) or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains a MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have • ​heart disease • high blood pressure • thyroid disease • diabetes • glaucoma • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) • breathing problems 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 you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product • do not exceed recommended dosage • drowsiness may occur • avoid alcoholic beverages • alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect • use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery. Stop use and ask a doctor if • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur • excitability occurs, especially in children • symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever • cough persists for more than 1 week tends to recur, 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 this and all drugs out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately.