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Virtussin A/C

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Unit Dose Services
Label updated
2019-01-08
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 Antitussive
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.

HOW SUPPLIED

Product: 50436-2520

NDC: 50436-2520-1 118 mL in a BOTTLE

VIRTUSSIN A/C (CODEINE PHOSPHATE AND GUAIFENESIN) LIQUID

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 2ba017d3-1d82-4215-8820-711705540fa4 · Version 2
NDC: 50436-2520