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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
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
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
- cough 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.
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
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- cough 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
Legal Issues
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FDA Safety Alerts
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Manufacturer Warnings
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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 respiratory allergies:
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itching of the nose or throat
- itchy, water eyes
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
History
There is currently no drug history available for this drug.
Other Information
There are no additional details available for this product.
Sources
Poly-tussin Manufacturers
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Poly Pharmaceuticals
Poly-tussin | Poly Pharmaceuticals
Adults and children
12 years of age
and over:
2 teaspoonful (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 teaspoonful 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 higher dose than recommended by a doctor could result in serious side effects for your child.
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