does iophen-c contain alcohol
According to the NIH website, it contains sorbitol, which is a sugar alcohol. But as far as the stuff in alcoholic beverages that makes people drunk, no.
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL = 1 tsp)
Codeine phosphate, USP 10 mg
Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, FD&C red #40, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, red raspberry flavor, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution.
Bill
William W. Quick, MD, FACP, FACE
Editor, D-is-for-Diabetes
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