Drug Facts

Active ingredient

(in each 5 mL, 1 teaspoon)

Pseudoephedrine HCl, USP,

15 mg ............... Nasal decongestant

Uses   temporarily relieves these symptoms:

· hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies · nasal and sinus congestion

Warnings

Do not use in a child who is taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson' disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if the child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.

Ask a doctor before use if the child has

· heart disease · high blood pressure

· thyroid disease · diabetes

When using this product

· do not use more than directed

Stop use and ask a doctor if

· nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs · symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.

Dosage and Administration   · take every 4 to 6 hours; not more than 4 doses in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor

Age
Weight Dose
4 months to under 1 year 1
12 to 17 lb ¼ tsp (1.25 mL)
1 to under 2 years 1
18 to 23 lb ½ tsp (2.5 mL)
2 to under 6 years
24 to 47 lb 1 tsp (5 mL)
6 to under 12 years
48 to 95 lb 2 tsp (10 mL)
12 years to adult
96 + lb 4 tsp (20 mL)
1 The dosage for children under 2 years should be determined by the physician on the basis of the patient' weight, physical condition or other appropriate considerations. Dosages are provided as guidelines.

Other Information

· each teaspoon contains: sodium 1 mg

· contains no aspirin · store at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F).

Inactive Ingredients   benzoic acid, edetate disodium, flavors, purified water, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol, sucrose

How Supplied   Bottle of 4 fl. oz. (118 mL)

Questions: call 1-800-452-0051

For more information about Triaminic® visit our website at  www.triaminic.com

NOVARTIS

Novartis Consumer Health, Inc.

Summit, NJ 07901-1312 ©2001

PRODUCT PHOTO(S):

NOTE: These photos can be used only for identification by shape, color, and imprint. They do not depict actual or relative size.

The product samples shown here have been supplied by the manufacturer and reproduced in full color by PDR as a quick-reference identification aid. While every effort has been made to assure accurate reproduction, please remember that any visual identification should be considered preliminary. In cases of poisoning or suspected overdosage, the drug' identity should be verified by chemical analysis.

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