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Virtussin AC

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
A-S Medication Solutions
Label updated
2021-03-02
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CODEINE PHOSPHATE · GUAIFENESIN
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Label information

Drug Facts

유효 성분

성분·작용

Active ingredients
(in each 5 mL = 1 tsp)
Purpose

Codeine phosphate, USP 10 mg

Cough suppressant

Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg

Expectorant

Uses
  • ▪temporarily relieves:
  • ▪cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold or inhaled irritants
  • ▪your cough to help you sleep
  • ▪helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.
Warnings

Label information

Ask your doctor before use if

  • ▪you have a persistent cough, this may be a sign of a serious condition
  • ▪you have a persistent cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
  • ▪you have a cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
  • ▪you have chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath
  • ▪giving to a child who is taking other drugs

Label information

When using this product

  • ▪giving a higher dose than recommended by a doctor could result in serious side effects for your child. A special measuring device should be used to give an accurate dose of this product to children under 6 years of age.
  • ▪may cause or aggravate constipation

Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • ▪symptoms do not improve within 7 days, tend to recur or are accompanied by fever and rash or persistent headache. These may be symptoms of a serious condition.

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Label information

Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • ▪do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours.

Adults and children 12 years
of age and over:

2 tsp (10 mL) every 4 hours,
or as directed by a doctor.

Children 6 to under 12 years
of age:

1 tsp (5 mL) every 4 hours,
or as directed by a doctor.

Children under 6 years
of age:

Consult a doctor.

Other information

Store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).
You may report side effects by calling 1-888-848-3593 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Inactive ingredients

Cherry flavor, citric acid, methylparaben, potassium citrate, potassium sorbate, propylparaben, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol, sucralose.

Manufactured for: Virtus Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Langhorne, PA 19047
1-888-848-3593
Made in USA

Rev. 07/2019
7270-0016

HOW SUPPLIED

Product: 50090-5398

NDC: 50090-5398-0 118 mL in a BOTTLE

VIRTUSSIN AC (CODEINE PHOSPHATE AND GUAIFENESIN) LIQUID

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 1170ffbd-0cb8-40cd-b55f-2ac800495272 · Version 1
NDC: 50090-5398