Virtussin A/C

Drug Facts

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Active ingredients (in each 5 mL = 1 tsp)	Purpose
Codeine phosphate, USP 10 mg	Antitussive
Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg	Expectorant

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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.

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

Product: 50436-2520

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

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