Chlorpheniramine maleate and Dextromethorphan hydrobromide

Brand names: Coricidin HBP Cough and Cold Cough Suppressant, Antihistamine, Nighttime Childrens Multi Symptoms Cold and Cough Multi-Symptom Relief, CVS Nighttime Childrens Cold and Cough Multi-Symptom Relief

Warnings

Warnings 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. ▪ to make a child sleepy Ask a doctor before use if you have ▪ glaucoma ▪ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) ▪ a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema ▪ trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers. When using this product ▪ excitability may occur, especially in children ▪ marked drowsiness may occur ▪ avoid alcoholic drinks ▪ be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery ▪ alcohol, sedatives, & tranquilizers may increase drowsiness Stop use and ask a doctor if ▪ cough persists more than 1 week, tends to recur 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. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222.

Uses

Uses temporarily relieves cold symptoms: ▪ cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation ▪ sneezing ▪ runny nose

Dosage forms & strengths

TABLET, FILM COATED SOLUTION
CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE 4 mg/1 DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 30 mg/1 CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE 2 mg/15mL DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 15 mg/15mL

Directions ▪ take only as directed ▪ do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs. ▪ only use the dose cup provided adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL every 6 hrs. children 6 to under 12 yrs 15 mL every 6 hrs. children 4 to under 6 yrs do not use unless directed by a doctor children under 4 yrs do not use

Ingredients

Active:

Active ingredients (in each 15 mL) Purpose Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg Antihistamine Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg Cough suppressant

Inactive:

Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor, potassium citrate, potassium sorbate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucrose

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Official source

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