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Vicks 44E Cough & Chest Congestion Relief (Procter & Gamble)



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    Drug Facts:

    ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

    (per 15 ml tablespoon)                            Purpose:

    Dextromethorphan HBr
      20 mg.....................................................Cough suppressant

    Guaifenesin
      200 mg...................................................Expectorant

    USES

    • temporarily relieves cough due to the common cold
    • helps loosen phlegm and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus

    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.

    Ask a doctor before use if you have:

    • a sodium restricted diet
    • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
    • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

    Stop use and ask a doctor if:

    • cough lasts 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 dose cup, teaspoon (tsp), or tablespoon (TBSP)

    ·do not exceed 6 doses per 24 hours

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

    6-11 yrs. ....................................1 ½ tsp (7 ½ ml)
                                                             every 4 hours

    12 yrs. & older............................ 1 TBSP (15 ml)
                                                            every 4 hours

    OTHER INFORMATION

    • each tablespoon contains sodium 31 mg
    • store at room temperature

    INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

    Alcohol, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, high fructose corn syrup, polyethylene oxide, polyoxyl 40 stearate, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate.

    HOW SUPPLIED

    Available in 4 FL OZ (118 ml) 6 FL OZ (177 ml) and 8 FL OZ (236 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                                42434800








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