Empty the entire contents of packet onto tongue and swallow. For best taste, do not chew granules. Do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period. Dose as follows or as directed by a doctor: Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 2 to 4 packets every 4 hours. Children 6 years to under 12 years of age: 1 to 2 packets every 4 hours. Children 4 years to under 6 years of age: 1 packet every 4 hours. Children under 4 years of age: Do not use. Store between 20-25 degrees C (68-77 degrees F). Phenylketonurics: Contains phenylalanine 2 mg per packet. Store at 20-25 degrees C (68-77 degrees F). Tamper evident: Do not use if carton is open or if packets are torn or open.

Do not use if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have: persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema; cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus). When using this product do not use more than directed. Stop use and ask a doctor if cough last more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a healthcare professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.