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Cheratussin AC

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Dispensing Solutions, Inc.
Label updated
2012-02-15
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CODEINE PHOSPHATE · GUAIFENESIN
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Active ingredients (in each 5 mL = 1 tsp)

Codeine phosphate, USP 10 mg

Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg

Purpose

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Uses
  • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
  • calms the cough control center and relieves coughing
Label information

Do not use

  • in a child under 2 years of age
  • if you or your child has a chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath
  • if your child is taking other drugs, unless directed by a doctor
Label information

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • cough that occurs with excessive phlegm (mucus)
  • cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
Label information

When using this product constipation may occur or be aggravated

Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Label information

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
  • take every 4 hours
  • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period

adults and children 12 years and over

take 10 mL (2 tsp)

children 6 years to under 12 years

take 5 mL (1 tsp)

children 2 years to under 6 years

consult a doctor

children under 2 years

do not use

Attention: A special measuring device should be used to give an accurate dose of this product to children under 6 years of age. Giving a higher dose than recommended by a doctor could result in serious side effects for your child.

Other information

store at 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)

You may report serious side effects to: 130 Vintage Drive, Huntsville, AL 35811.

Inactive ingredients

alcohol, caramel, citric acid, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, menthol racemic, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution

Label information

Made in the USA
for Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
Huntsville, AL 35811

Rev. 11/09 R6 8081202 1075

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

NDC 55045-1495-09

DailyMed Set ID: 3c1b7544-cc9e-43a4-ab3a-dd410af6cd56 · Version 2
NDC: 55045-1495