Dosage / Direction for Use
Tab Adult & childn >12 yr 1st 2-3 day: 1 tab tid then 1 tab bid, 5-12 yr ½ tab bid-tid. SR cap Adult & childn >12 yr 1 cap once daily. Syr Adult & childn >12 yr 10 mL tid then 10 mL bid or 5 mL tid, 5-12 yr 5 mL bid-tid, 2-5 yr 2.5 mL tid, <2 yr 2.5 mL bid. DS syr Adult & childn >12 yr 1-2 tsp tid. Childn 6-12 yr 1 tsp bid-tid, 2-6 yr ½ tsp tid, 1-2 yr ½ tsp bid. Infant drops Childn 13-24 mth 1.25 mL bid, 7-12 mth 1 mL bid, ≤6 mth 0.5 mL bid.
Administration
Should be taken with food: Take immediately after meals. SR cap: Swallow whole, do not chew/crush.
Contraindications
1st trimester of pregnancy.
Special Precautions
GI ulceration.
Side Effects / Adverse Reactions
GI disturbances; transient rise in serum aminotransferase.
Interactions
Antitussives may impede expectoration of phlegm.