Drug Facts

Active Ingredient   (in each tablet)

TRIAMINIC® Softchews® Cough

Strawberry Flavor

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

TRIAMINIC® Softchews® Cough &
Sore Throat

Grape Flavor

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

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

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

Uses   Temporarily relieves these symptoms:

TRIAMINIC® Softchews® Cough

Cough Suppressant-Strawberry Flavor

· cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with the common cold

TRIAMINIC® Softchews® Cough & Sore Throat

Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer, Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant Grape Flavor

· fever · minor aches and pains · headache and sore throat · cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation · 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

Ask a doctor before use if the child has

· a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis or asthma · heart disease · high blood pressure · thyroid disease · diabetes · glaucoma

Specific to Cough & Sore Throat: cough that occurs with too much phlegm or chronic cough that lasts

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 · symptoms do not improve within 7 days, or occur with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Specific to Cough & Sore Throat: · symptoms do not improve for 5 days (pain) or 3 days (fever) · sore throat persists for more than 2 days or occurs with persistant headache, fever, rash, nausea or vomiting. 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

Let Softchews® tablet dissolve in mouth or chew Softchews® tablet before swallowing, whichever is preferred.

TRIAMINIC® Softchews® Cough

Strawberry Flavor · take every 6 to 8 hours · not more than 4 doses in 24 hours

TRIAMINIC® Softchews® Cough & Sore Throat- Grape Flavor · take every 4 to 6 hours · not more than 4 doses in 24 hours.

Age Weight Dose
2 to under 6 years
24 to 47 lb 1 tablet
6 to under 12 years
48-97 lb 2 tablets
12 years to adult
96+ lb 4 tablets

Other Information

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

TRIAMINIC® Softchews® Cough

Cough Suppressant-Strawberry Flavor

· each Softchews® tablet contains: sodium 5 mg · Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine 22.5 mg per tablet

TRIAMINIC® Softchews® Cough & Sore Throat

Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer, Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant Grape Flavor

· each Softchews® tablet contains sodium 8 mg

· Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine, 28.1 mg per tablet

Inactive Ingredients

TRIAMINIC® Softchews® Cough

Cough Suppressant-Strawberry Flavor

aspartame, citric acid, crospovidone, ethylcellulose, FD&C Red 40 aluminum lake, flavors, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, silicon dioxide (colloidal), sodium bicarbonate

TRIAMINIC® Softchews® Cough & Sore Throat

Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer, Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant Grape Flavor

aspartame, citric acid, crospovidone, D&C Red 27 aluminum lake, ethylcellulose, FD&C Blue 1 aluminum lake, flavors, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, silicon dioxide, sodium bicarbonate

How Supplied:   18 Softchews® Tablets

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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