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Organidin NR

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INDICATIONS

ORGANIDIN® NR: Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus, drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive. Helps loosen phlegm and thin bronchial secretions in patients with stable chronic bronchitis.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

ORGANIDIN® NR (guaifenesin)

Tablets Adults and children 12 years of age and older: One to 2 tablets (200 mg to 400 mg) every four hours, not to exceed 2400 mg (12 tablets) in 24 hours.

Liquid — Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Two to four teaspoonfuls (200 mg to 400 mg) every four hours, not to exceed 2400 mg (24 teaspoonfuls) in 24 hours.

Children 6 years to under 12 years of age: One to two teaspoonfuls (100 mg to 200 mg) every four hours, not to exceed 1200 mg (12 teaspoonfuls) in 24 hours.

Children 2 years to under 6 years of age: ½ to 1 teaspoonful (50 mg to 100 mg) every four hours, not to exceed 600 mg (6 teaspoonfuls) in 24 hours.

Children 6 mo. to under 2 years of age: A common dosage is 1/4 to ½ teaspoonful (25 mg to 50 mg) every four hours, not to exceed 300 mg (3 teaspoonfuls) in 24 hours. Individualized dosage should be determined by evaluation of patient.

PATIENTS SHOULD BE ADVISED TO KEEP THESE AND ALL DRUGS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN AND TO SEEK PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE OR CONTACT A POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSE.

HOW SUPPLIED

ORGANIDIN® NR (guaifenesin)

Tablets — Each round, scored, rose-colored tablet contains 200 mg guaifenesin USP—available in bottles of 100 (NDC 0037-4312-01)

Liquid — 100 mg guaifenesin per teaspoonful (5 mL) —available as a clear amber liquid in bottles of 1 pint (NDC 0037-4214-10)

STORAGE — Store at controlled room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Protect tablets from moisture. Keep bottle tightly closed.

MedPointe Pharmaceuticals, somerset, New Jersey 08873. Rev. 11/06. FDA revision date: n/a

Brand Name: Organidin NR
Generic Name: Guaifenesin

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