Drug Facts

Active ingredients

(in each 5 mL, 1 teaspoon)

TRIAMINIC® Cough

Berry Flavor

Pseudoephedrine, HCl,
USP, 15 mg ......................... Nasal decongestant

Dextromethorphan HBr,
USP 5 mg ............................. Cough suppressant

TRIAMINIC® Cough & Congestion

Orange Strawberry Flavor

Pseudoephedrine, HCl,
USP, 15 mg ......................... Nasal decongestant

Dextromethorphan HBr,
USP, 7.5 mg ......................... Cough suppressant

TRIAMINIC® Cough & Sore Throat

Grape Flavor

Acetaminophen,
USP, 160 mg ........... Fever reducer, Pain reliever

Pseudoephedrine HCl,
USP, 15 mg ......................... Nasal decongestant

Dextromethorphan HBr,
USP, 7.5 mg ......................... Cough suppressant

Uses

temporarily relieves these symptoms:

TRIAMINIC® Cough

Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant Berry Flavor

TRIAMINIC® Cough & Congestion

Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant Orange Strawberry Flavor

· cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation · nasal and sinus congestion

TRIAMINIC® Cough & Sore Throat

Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer, Nasal

Decongestant, Cough Suppressant

Grape Flavor

· sore throat pain · minor aches and pains · cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritations · 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.

Specific to Cough & Sore Throat: other products containing acetaminophen

Specific to Cough:   if child is on a sodium-restricted diet unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if the child has

· heart disease · high blood pressure · thyroid disease · diabetes · glaucoma · cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) · chronic cough that lasts or a breathing problem such as asthma or chronic bronchitis

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

When using this product

· do not use more than directed

Stop use and ask a doctor if

· nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs · cough persists for more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache

Specific to Cough & Sore Throat:

· sore throat persists for more than 2 days, or occurs with headache, fever, rash, nausea, or vomiting. These could be signs of a serious condition. · symptoms do not improve for 5 days (pain) or 3 days (fever)

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Dosage and Administration

Triaminic® Cough

Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant

Berry Flavor

Take every 4 to 6 hours; not more than 4 doses in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.

Triaminic® Cough & Congestion

Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant

Orange Strawberry Flavor

Triaminic® Cough & Sore Throat

Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer, Nasal

Decongestant, Cough Suppressant

Grape Flavor

Take every 6 hours; not more than 4 doses in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.

Age Weight Dose
4 mos. to under 1 yr 1
12-17 lb ¼ tsp (1.25 mL)
1 to under 2 years 1
18-23 lb ½ tsp (2.5 mL)
2 to under 6 years
24-47 lb 1 tsp (5 mL)
6 to under 12 years
48-95 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 patients weight, physical condition or other appropriate considerations. Dosages are provided as guidelines.

Other Information

TRIAMINIC® Cough

Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant

Berry Flavor

· each teaspoon contains: sodium 20 mg

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

TRIAMINIC® Cough & Congestion

Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant

Orange Strawberry Flavor

· each teaspoon contains: sodium 7 mg

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

TRIAMINIC® Cough & Sore Throat

Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer, Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant

Grape Flavor

· each teaspoon contains: sodium 11 mg

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

Inactive Ingredients

TRIAMINIC® Cough

Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant

Berry Flavor

benzoic acid, FD&C Blue 1, FD&C Red 40, flavors, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium chloride, sorbitol, sucrose

TRIAMINIC® Cough & Congestion

Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant

Orange Strawberry Flavor

benzoic acid, citric acid, dibasic sodium phosphate, edetate disodium, flavors, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol, sucrose

TRIAMINIC® Cough & Sore Throat

Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer, Nasal

Decongestant, Cough Suppressant

Grape Flavor

benzoic acid, D&C Red 33, dibasic sodium phosphate, edetate disodium, FD&C Blue 1, FD&C Red 40, flavors, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sucrose, tartaric acid

How Supplied

Triaminic® Cough

Triaminic® Cough & Congestion

  Bottles of 4 fl. oz. (118 mL)

Triaminic® Cough & Sore Throat

  Bottles of 4 fl. oz. (118 mL) and 8 fl. oz (236 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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