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%- Do both products do the same thing? __
- Which product contains alcohol? ___
- If you were 11 years old but weighed 100 pounds, what dosage would you take of the syrup?
_____________________________________________________________________________________- Are the active ingredients in the two products the same or different? ___
- Compare the advertised strength of the two products._____
_____________________________________________________________________________________- Compare the dose frequency of the two products. ____
- How are the two products’ warnings alike and different? __
_____________________________________________________________________________________- Which of these products would you take or not take and why? _____
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