It is important that hydrocodone polistirex and chlorpheniramine polistirex extended-release oral suspension is measured with an accurate measuring device (see PRECAUTIONS, Information for Patients).
A dosing cup is provided with the 4 fl. oz. (115 mL) packaged product. The dosing cup fills for a 2.5 mL and for a 5 mL dose. Instruct the patient to fill to the line for the dose that has been prescribed. Do not fill over the dose prescribed. Rinse with water after each use.
For prescriptions where a dosing device is not provided, a pharmacist can provide an appropriate measuring device and can provide instructions for measuring the correct dose. A household teaspoon is not an accurate measuring device and could lead to overdosage.
Each 5 mL of hydrocodone polistirex and chlorpheniramine polistirex ER oral suspension contains hydrocodone polistirex equivalent to 10 mg hydrocodone bitartrate, and chlorpheniramine polistirex equivalent to 8 mg chlorpheniramine maleate. Shake well before using. Rinse the measuring device with water after each use.
Shake well before using.
Adults and Children 12 Years and Older
5 mL (1 teaspoonful) every 12 hours; do not exceed 10 mL (2 teaspoonfuls) in 24 hours.
Children 6 to 11 Years of Age
2.5 mL (½ teaspoonful) every 12 hours; do not exceed 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) in 24 hours.
This medicine is contraindicated in children under 6 years of age (see CONTRAINDICATIONS).
