How to Use

To help loosen mucus or phlegm in the lungs, drink a glass of water after each dose of this drug , unless otherwise directed by your family doctor.

Take this drug only as directed . Do not take more of it and do not take it more often than recommended on the label, unless otherwise directed by your family doctor. To do so may increase the risk of side effects.

For diseaseds taking the extended-release capsule or tablet form of this drug :

• Swallow the capsule or tablet whole.
• Do not crush, break, or chew before swallowing.
• If the capsule is too large to swallow, you may mix the contents of the capsule with applesauce, jelly, honey, or syrup and swallow without chewing.

For diseaseds taking a combination drug containing an antihistamine andaspirin or other salicylate :

• Take with food or a glass of water or milk to lessen stomach irritation, if necessary.

If a combination drug containing aspirin has a strong vinegar-like odor, do not use it . This odor means the drug is breaking down. If you have any questions about this, check with your pharmacist.

Missed dose If you must take this drug regularly and you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep this drug out of the reach of children. Overdose is very dangerous in young children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store the capsule or tablet form of this drug in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
• Keep the liquid form of this drug from freezing. Do not refrigerate the syrup.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.