Reading Comprehension Skills and Strategies - Level 7

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COLD-AID Cough Lozenges
Regular Strength, Wild Cherry Flavor
USES: For temporary relief of minor irritation,
pain, and sore mouth or throat.
DIRECTIONS:
Adults and children 2 yrs. and older:
Allow one lozenge to dissolve slowly in the
mouth. May be repeated every 2 hours as
needed or as directed by doctor or dentist.
Children under 2 yrs. consult a doctor or dentist.
WARNINGS: If sore throat is severe or persists
for more than 2 days, is accompanied or
followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, or
nausea, discontinue use and consult a doctor.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Each lozenge contains
Dyclonine Hyrdochloride 2 mg.
Also contains Corn Syrup, FD&C Blue 1,
FD&C Red 40, Flavor, Mineral Oil,
Silicon Dioxide, Sucrose, Tartaric Acid.

Na m e : ___ Date: _


Directions: Below is part of the information on the labels of two over-the-counter cold
medicines—a cough syrup and cough drops. Compare and contrast them.

COLD-AID Cough & Congestion Syrup
Maximum Strength, Non-Drowsy Formula
USES: Temporarily relieves


  • cough

  • nasal congestion due to colds
    DIRECTIONS:Use teaspoon (tsp.)
    Ask doctor before giving to children under 6 yrs.
    6-11 yrs. (48-95 lbs.) 1 1 ⁄ 2 tsp.
    12 yrs. and up (over 95 lbs.) 3 tsp.
    Repeat every 6 hours, not to exceed
    4 doses per day, or as directed by doctor.


WARNINGS:If nervousness, dizziness, or
sleeplessness occur, discontinue use and
consult doctor.

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
(per 3 teaspoons)
Dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg.
Pseudoephedrine HCI 60 mg.
Alcohol 5%


  1. Do both products do the same thing? __

  2. Which product contains alcohol? ___

  3. If you were 11 years old but weighed 100 pounds, what dosage would you take of the syrup?


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  1. Are the active ingredients in the two products the same or different? ___

  2. Compare the advertised strength of the two products._____


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  1. Compare the dose frequency of the two products. ____

  2. How are the two products’ warnings alike and different? __


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  1. Which of these products would you take or not take and why? _____


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