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  • Pediatric Vicks 44e Cough & Chest Congestion Relief Liquid (Procter & Gamble)

      

    • Non-drowsy
    • Alcohol-free
    • Aspirin-free

    Drug Facts:

    ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

    (per 15 ml tablespoon)   Purpose:

    Dextromethorphan

       HBr 10 mg..................................Cough suppressant

    Guaifenesin 100mg........................Expectorant

    USES

    • temporarily relieves cough due to the common cold
    • helps loosen phlegm and thin bronchial secretions to rid bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus

    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:

    • a sodium restricted diet
    • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
    • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema

    Stop use and ask a doctor if:

    • cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. 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 right away.

    DIRECTIONS

    • use tablespoon (TBSP) or dose cup
    • do not exceed 6 doses per 24 hours

       Under 2 yrs..................................ask a doctor

       2-5 yrs................................ ½ TBSP (7 ½ ml)

       every 4 hours

       6-11 yrs...................................1 TBSP (15 ml)

       every 4 hours

       12 yrs.&
       older........................................2 TBSP (30 ml)

        every 4 hours

    OTHER INFORMATION

    • each tablespoon contains sodium 30 mg
    • store at room temperature

    INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

    Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, high fructose corn syrup, polyethylene oxide, polyoxyl 40 stearate, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate.

    HOW SUPPLIED

    4 FL OZ (118 ml) plastic bottles. A calibrated dose cup accompanies each bottle.

    TAMPER EVIDENT:    Do not use if imprinted shrinkband is missing or broken.

    Questions? 1-800-342-6844 www.vicks.com

    Dist. by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati OH 45202.

    US Pat 5,458,879     42434802


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