dextromethorphan polistirex extended release
Medically reviewed on January 18, 2017
Dosage form: suspension
Ingredients: DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 30mg in 5mL
Labeler: Perrigo New York Inc
NDC Code: 45802-433
Dextromethorphan polistirex equivalent to 30 mg dextromethorphan hydrobromide
Cough suppressant
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
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 reactions.
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- chronic cough that lasts as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
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- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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- side effects occur. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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- 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).
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- shake bottle well before use
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- measure only with dosing cup provided
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- do not use dosing cup with other products
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- dose as follows or as directed by doctor
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- mL = milliliter
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adults and children 12 years of age and over |
10 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 20 mL in 24 hours |
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children 6 to under 12 years of age |
5 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 10 mL in 24 hours |
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children 4 to under 6 years of age |
2.5 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 5 mL in 24 hours |
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children under 4 years of age |
do not use |
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- each 5 mL contains: sodium 5 mg
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- store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
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- dosing cup provided
D&C Red #30 aluminum lake, D&C Yellow #10 aluminum lake, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, methylparaben, polysorbate 80, polyvinyl acetate, povidone, propylparaben, purified water, sodium metabisulfite, sodium polystyrene sulfonate, sucrose, tartaric acid, tragacanth gum, triacetin, xanthan gum
1-800-719-9260
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Dextromethorphan Polistirex Extended-Release Oral Suspension
Cough Suppressant
Contains sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reactions
12 Hour Cough Relief
Day or Night
Alcohol-free
3 FL OZ (89 mL)
Dosing Cup Included
Orange Flavored Liquid
| DEXTROMETHORPHAN POLISTIREX EXTENDED RELEASE
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| Labeler - Perrigo New York Inc (078846912) |
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