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  • Triaminic Chest & Nasal Congestion Liquid (Novartis Consumer)

    Drug Facts

    Active Ingredients:

    (in each 5 mL, 1 teaspoon):   Purpose:

    Guaifenesin,

    USP, 50 mg      Expectorant

    Pseudoephedrine HCl,

    USP, 15 mg      Nasal decongestant

    Uses:   ·temporarily relieves

    • chest congestion by loosening phlegm (mucus) to help clear bronchial passageways
    • nasal and sinus congestion

    Warnings:

    Do not use ·in a child who 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 the child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.

    Ask a doctor before use if the child has

    · heart disease · high blood pressure

    · thyroid disease · diabetes · glaucoma

    • a breathing problem such as asthma or chronic bronchitis
    • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) or chronic cough that lasts

    When using this product

    • do not exceed recommended dosage

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
    • symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever
    • cough persists for more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with a fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.

    Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.

    Directions:

    · take every 4 to 6 hours; not to exceed 4 doses in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor

    children 6 to under 12 years of age
    2 teaspoons
    children 2 to under 6 years of age
    1 teaspoon
    children under 2 years of age
    ask a doctor

    Other Information:

    • contains no aspirin
    • store at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F)

    Inactive Ingredients:    benzoic acid, D&C Yellow 10, disodium edetate, FD&C Yellow 6, flavors, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol, sucrose

    Questions? call 1-800-452-0051 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    How Supplied:    4 fl oz bottle


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