Active Ingredients:
Phenylephrine hydrochloride (decongestant) 2.5mg, Dextromethorphan hydrobromide (antitussive) 5mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Acesulfame potassium,anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C Red #40, maltitol solution, natural and artificial cherry flavour, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate
Directions:
To be taken every 4 hours as required.
Children 6 -12 years: 2 teaspoons (10mL)
Children under 6: Do not use.
Maximum 6 doses/day.
Caution:
Do not use for longer than 7 days or exceed the single and maximum daily dosage. Overdose may result in serious harm. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to combining with any other medications, including non-prescription or prescription drugs, or natural health products. DO NOT give with any other cough and cold medications since serious harm may occur, unless recommended by a healthcare practioner.
Consult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms worsen, last more than a week or are accompanied by a high fever (>38° C) or the production of thick yellow/green phlegm; and prior to use if the child has asthma or other chronic lung conditions, high blood pressure, heart or thyroid disease, diabetes, or glaucoma. Do not use if the child is currently taking or has within two weeks taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAO) drug, or is allergic to any of the ingredients. Discontinue use if allergic reactions such as wheezing, rash or itching develop. Side effects may include allergic reaction, breathing difficulties, convulsions, drowsiness, hallucinations, and rapid heart rate.
