CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY:

Supposedly increases the output of respiratory tract fluid by reducing adhesiveness and surface tension; promotes ciliary action and facilitates removal of viscous mucus; lack of convincing studies to document efficacy

INDICATIONS AND USES:

Dry, non-productive cough; sinusitis

PRECAUTIONS:

Recurrent cough, cough associated with fever, rash, persistent headache, excessive secretions

PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:

Pregnancy type C; excretion into breast milk unknown

SIDE EFFECTS:

Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, rash

DOSE:

Adults: 2-4 tsf 2 to 3 times daily

Children: 2-6 years, 1-2 tsp 2-3 times daily; 6-12 years 2tsf 2-3 times daily; over 12 years adult dose.