Notuss-NX

Generic Name: codeine phosphate and chlorcyclizine hydrochloride
Dosage Form: oral liquid

Medically reviewed on December 1, 2017

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DESCRIPTION:

Each 5 mL (one teaspoonful) for oral administration contains:
Codeine Phosphate .................................................. 10 mg
(WARNING: May be habit forming)
Chlorcyclizine HCl ............................................... 9.375 mg

Active Ingredients                                                    Purpose

(in each 5 mL teaspoonful)
Codeine Phosphate 10 mg .................................. Antitussive
Chlorcyclizine Hydrochloride 9.375 mg .............. Antihistamine

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

WARNINGS:

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
• 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 drowsiness
• 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.  These could be signs of a serious condition.
• new symptoms occur

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of the reach of children.  In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

DIRECTIONS:

Adults and children 12 years of age and older:
2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) every 6 to 8 hours, not to exceed 8 teaspoonfuls in a 24 hour period.

Children under 12 years of age:
Consult a doctor

Do not exceed recommended dosage.

PRODUCT PACKAGING:

NOTUSS®-NX

Antitussive-Antihistamine

Each 5 mL (one teaspoonful) for oral administration contains:
Codeine Phosphate .................................................. 10 mg
(WARNING: May be habit forming)
Chlorcyclizine HCl ............................................... 9.375 mg

Rx Only

Sugar Free/Alcohol Free
Dye Free/Gluten Free

Cherry Flavor

16 fl. oz. (473 mL)

Tamper evident by foil seal under cap.  Do not use if foil seal is broken or missing.

Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container with a child-resistant cap.

This bottle not to be dispensed to consumer.

Manufactured by:
Great Southern Laboratories
Houston, TX 77099

Distributed for:
SJ Pharmaceuticals
4200 Northside Parkway NW, Bldg. 12
Atlanta, GA 30327

Iss. 08/10
 

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