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  • Pediatric Vicks 44m Cough & Cold Relief (Procter & Gamble)

      

    • Alcohol-free
    • Aspirin-free

    Drug Facts:

    ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

    (per 15 ml tablespoon)    Purpose:

    Chlorpheniramine maleate
      2 mg...............................................Antihistamine

    Dextromethorphan HBr
      15 mg.............................................Cough suppressant

    Pseudoephedrine HCl
      30 mg............................................Nasal decongestant

    USES

    Temporarily relieves cough/cold symptoms

    • cough
    • sneezing
    • runny nose
    • nasal congestion

    WARNINGS

    Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious consequences.

    Do not use:

    • if you are now 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 prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

    Ask a doctor before use if you have:

    • heart disease
    • a sodium restricted diet
    • a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
    • thyroid disease
    • diabetes
    • glaucoma
    • high blood pressure
    • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
    • trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland

    Ask a doctor or pharmicist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

    When using this product:

    • do not use more than directed
    • excitability may occur, especially in children
    • drowsiness may occur
    • avoid alcoholic drinks
    • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
    • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

    Stop use and ask a doctor if:

    • you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
    • symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by a fever.
    • cough last more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts
      These could be signs of a serious condition.

    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

    ·use tablespoon (TBSP) or dose cup

    · do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours

    Under 6 yrs..................................... ask a doctor

    6-11 yrs. ..................................1 TBSP or 15 ml

       every 6 hours

    12 yrs. & older .........................2 TBSP or 30 ml

       every 6 hours

    OTHER INFORMATION

    • each tablespoon contains sodium 30 mg
    • store at room temperature

    INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

    Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, FD&C red 40, flavor, high fructose corn syrup, polyethylene oxide, polyoxyl 40 stearate, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate.

    HOW SUPPLIED

    4 FL OZ (118 ml) plastic bottles. A calibrated dose cup accompanies each bottle.

    TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if imprinted shrinkband is missing or broken.

    Questions? 1-800-342-6844 www.vicks.com

    Dist. by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati OH 45202.

    US Pat 5,458,879     42434743


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