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  • PediaCare NightRest Cough & Cold Liquid (Pfizer Consumer Healthcare)

    Drug Facts

    Active Ingredients

    (in each 5 mL):   Purpose:

    Chlorpheniramine maleate

       1 mg    Antihistamine

    Dextromethorphan HBr

       7.5 mg      Cough suppressant

    Pseudoephedrine HCl

       15 mg    Nasal decongestant

    Uses:   · temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies:

    · sneezing · runny nose · cough · nasal 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 your 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

    • a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
    • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma or a cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
    • glaucoma · heart disease · diabetes
    • thyroid disease · high blood pressure

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is taking sedatives or tranquilizers

    When using this product

    • do not exceed recommended dosage
    • excitability may occur
    • drowsiness may occur
    • sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
    • cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
    • symptoms do not improve within 7 days, or are accompanied by fever

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

    Directions:

    • children 6 to under 12 years: 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL).
      If needed, repeat dose every 6 hours. Do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours.
    • children under 6 years: consult a doctor.

    Other Information:

    • protect from light. Store in outer carton until contents are used.
    • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

    Inactive Ingredients:    citric acid, corn syrup, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, and sorbitol

    Questions? call toll-free 1-888-474-3099

    Do not use if carton is opened, or if imprinted plastic bottle wrap or imprinted foil inner seal is broken or missing

    How Supplied:    Pediacare® NightRest Cough & Cold Liquid is available in a 4 fl oz bottle.


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