Poly-tussin D label

Poly-tussin D

Poly-tussin D Recall

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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Do not use this product

  • 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 breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • glaucoma
  • difficulty in urination due to the enlargement of the prostate gland
  • a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
  • a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • a chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath, or children who are taking other drugs
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

When using this product

  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • may cause marked drowsiness
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • may cause or aggravate constipation

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
  • cough or nasal congestion persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache.  A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
  • new symptoms occur
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.

Do not use this product

  • 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 breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • glaucoma
  • difficulty in urination due to the enlargement of the prostate gland
  • a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
  • a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • a chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath, or children who are taking other drugs
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
  • cough or nasal congestion persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache.  A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
  • new symptoms occur

FDA Safety Alerts

There are currently no FDA safety alerts available for this drug.

Manufacturer Warnings

There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.

FDA Labeling Changes

There are currently no FDA labeling changes available for this drug.

Uses

Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:

  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • itching of the nose or throat
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
  • nasal congestion
  • reduces swelling of the nasal passages

History

There is currently no drug history available for this drug.

Other Information

There are no additional details available for this product.

Poly-tussin D Manufacturers

  • Poly Pharmaceuticals
    Poly-tussin D | Poly Pharmaceuticals
    No Recall

    Poly-tussin D | Poly Pharmaceuticals

    Poly-tussin D | Poly Pharmaceuticals
    Do not exceed recommended dosage. Adults and children
    12 years of age
    and over:



    2 teaspoonfuls
    (10 mL) every 6 to
    8 hours, not to
    exceed 8
    teaspoonfuls in
    24 hours.
    Children 6 to under
    12 years of age:




    1 teaspoonful
    (5 mL) every 6 to
    8 hours, not to
    exceed 4
    teaspoonfuls in
    24 hours.
    Children under
    6 years of age:
    Consult a doctor.

    A special measuring device should be used to give an accurate dose of this product to children under 6 years of age.
    Giving a high dose than recommended by a doctor could result in serious side effects for your child.