Place each dose on the tongue and allow to dissolve completely, then swallow it with saliva or with water.Caffeine can increase the side effects of this medication. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose.If you are using a product made to dissolve in the mouth (such as strips), dry your hands before handling the medication. If you are using the liquid form of this medication, measure the dose carefully using a special measuring device/cup. Read the dosing instructions carefully for each product because the amount of cough suppressant and decongestant may be different between products.If you are using the chewable tablets, chew each tablet well and swallow. There are many brands and forms of this product available. Do not take more of this medication than recommended for your age. Do not increase your dose or take this drug more often than directed. This medication may be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.The dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment. If your doctor has prescribed this medication, take it as directed.Take the tablet, capsule, or liquid form by mouth with or without food. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. If you are taking the over-the-counter product to self-treat, follow all directions on the product package before taking this medication. Ask the doctor or pharmacist about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms (such as drinking enough fluids, using a humidifier or saline nose drops/spray). Do not give other cough-and-cold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients Do not use this product to make a child sleepy. To decrease the risk for serious side effects, carefully follow all dosage directions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details about using your product safely.These products do not cure or shorten the length of the common cold and may cause serious side effects.
Some products (such as long-acting tablets/capsules) are not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years. Do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed by the doctor. Talk with your doctor before using this product for a chronic cough from smoking or a cough with too much/thick mucus.Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. It affects a certain part of the brain (cough center) to help you stop coughing. This product also contains a non-opioid cough suppressant (such as dextromethorphan, chlophedianol). This product contains a decongestant (such as pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine) that works by narrowing the blood vessels to help relieve stuffy nose symptoms and sinus pressure.
This combination product is used for the temporary treatment of cough, stuffy nose, and sinus pain/pressure caused by infection (such as the common cold, flu) or other breathing illnesses (such as hay fever, bronchitis).
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