Long Lasting Cough Relief Medicine for Kids
- Relieves coughs for up to 8 hours
- Non-drowsy formula
- Can be used day or night
- Intended for children ages 4-13
- Active ingredient: Dextromethorphan
Size: 4.0 fl. oz.; 120 mL
| Age (year) | Dose (mL) |
| Children 12 and 13 years of age | 20 mL every 6-8 hours; do not take more than 80 mL in 24 hours |
| Children 6 to under 12 years of age | 10 mL every 6-8 hours; do not take more than 40 mL in 24 hours |
| Children 4 to under 6 years of age | 5 mL every 6-8 hours; do not take more than 20 mL in 24 hours |
| Children under 4 years of age | Do not use |
Drug Facts
| Active ingredient (in each 5 mL) | Purpose |
| Dextromethorphan HBr 7.5 mg | Cough suppressant |
Uses
- temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritations as may occur with a cold
Warnings
Do not use in a child under 4 years of age, in a child now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your child’s prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before using this product.
Ask a doctor before use if your child has
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Keep out of the reach of children. Dr. Cocoa™ is a medicine. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
- shake well before use
- measure only with the provided double-ended dosing spoon
- read dosing spoon carefully and select the correct spoon
- large dosing spoon holds 5 mL when filled to the top rim
- small spoon holds 2.5 mL when filled to the top rim
- do not use dosing spoon with other products
- dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
- mL = milliliter
| Age (year) | Dose (mL) |
| Children 12 and 13 years of age | 20 mL every 6-8 hours; do not take more than 80 mL in 24 hours |
| Children 6 to under 12 years of age | 10 mL every 6-8 hours; do not take more than 40 mL in 24 hours |
| Children 4 to under 6 years of age | 5 mL every 6-8 hours; do not take more than 20 mL in 24 hours |
| Children under 4 years of age | Do not use |
Other information
- each 5 mL contains: sodium 7 mg
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, cocoa, maltitol, methylparaben, natural flavor, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, trisodium citrate dihydrate
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