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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
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.
Allergy Alert: Contains sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reaction.
▪ chronic cough that lasts as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
▪ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- side effects occur. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
- cough lasts more than 7 days, cough comes back or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Ask a health professional before use.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away 1-800-222-1222.
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.
Allergy Alert: Contains sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reaction.
Ask a doctor before use if you have▪ chronic cough that lasts as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
▪ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Stop use and ask a doctor if- side effects occur. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
- cough lasts more than 7 days, cough comes back or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Legal Issues
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FDA Safety Alerts
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Manufacturer Warnings
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FDA Labeling Changes
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Uses
temporarily relieves
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cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
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the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
History
There is currently no drug history available for this drug.
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Dextromethorphan Polistirex Suspension Manufacturers
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Tris Pharma Inc
Dextromethorphan Polistirex Suspension | Tris Pharma Inc
▪ shake bottle well before use
measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use dosing cup with other products.
dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
mL = milliliter
adults and children
12 years of age and over10 mL every 12 hours,
not to exceed 20 mL in 24 hourschildren 6 to under
12 years of age5 mL every 12 hours,
not to exceed 10 mL in 24 hourschildren 4 to under
6 years of age2.5 mL every 12 hours,
not to exceed 5 mL in 24 hours children under 4 years of age do not use
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