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  • Robitussin Sugar Free Throat Drops (Wyeth)

    Active Ingredient (in each drop):

    Menthol, USP..................... 2.5 mg

    Uses:

    • temporarily relieves
      ·occasional minor irritation, pain, sore mouth, and sore throat
      ·cough associated with a cold or inhaled irritants

    Warnings:

    Sore throat warning:    Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious. Consult a doctor right away. Do not use more than 2 days or give to children under 3 years of age unless directed by a doctor.

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
    • cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema

    When using this product excessive use may have a laxative effect

    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.

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

    Keep out of reach of children.

    Directions:

    • adults and children 4 years and over: allow 2 drops to dissolve slowly in the mouth
      ·for sore throat: may be repeated every 2 hours, as needed, up to 9 drops per day, or as directed by a doctor
      ·for cough: may be repeated every 2 hours, as needed, up to 9 drops per day, as or as directed by a doctor
    • children under 4 years: ask a doctor

    Other Information:

    • phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 3.37 mg per drop
    • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
    • does not promote tooth decay
    • product may be useful in a diabetic's diet on the advice of a doctor.

    Exchange information * :

    3 Drops = FREE Exchange

    9 Drops = 1 Fruit


    *The dietary exchanges are based on Exchange Lists for Meal Planning. Copyright 1995 by the American Diabetes Association Inc. and the American Dietetic Association.

    Inactive Ingredients:    aspartame, canola oil, citric acid, D&C yellow no. 10 aluminum lake (natural citrus only), FD&C blue no. 1 (natural citrus only), FD&C yellow no. 6 (tropical fruit only), isomalt, maltitol, natural flavor

    How Supplied:    Packages of 18 drops.


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