Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each patch)

Camphor 4.7% ............ Cough suppressant

Menthol 2.6% .............. Cough suppressant

Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms:

· cough due to a cold · cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation · cough to help you sleep

Warnings

For external use only

Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame

Do not use

· near an open flame · by adding to hot water · in a microwave oven · in a container in which water is being heated

Ask a doctor before use if the child has

· cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) · a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma

When using this product

· do not use more than directed · do not take by mouth or place in nostrils · do not apply to eyes, wounds, or damaged skin

Stop use and ask a doctor if

· a cough persists for more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition · too much skin irritation occurs or gets worse

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.

Dosage and Administration

Children 2 to under 12 years of age:

· Remove plastic backing · Apply to the throat or chest · Clothing should be left loose about the throat and chest to help the vapors rise to reach the nose and mouth · More than one patch may be used · Applications may be repeated up to three times daily or as directed by a doctor · May use with other cough suppressant products

Children under 2 years of age: Ask a doctor

Other Information:

· store at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F) · protect from excessive heat

Inactive Ingredients

TRIAMINIC® Vapor Patch

-Mentholated Cherry Scent Cough Suppressant

acrylic ester copolymer, aloe vera gel, eucalyptus oil, glycerin, karaya, propylene glycol, purified water, wild cherry fragrance

TRIAMINIC® Vapor Patch

-Menthol Scent Cough Suppressant

acrylic ester, copolymer, aloe vera gel, eucalyptus oil, glycerin, karaya, purified water, spirits of turpentine

How Supplied:   Packet of 6 patches, ointment on a breathable cloth patch.

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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