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Dextromethorphan Hbr Guaifenesin

OTC Oral RxCUI 996520
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Overview

Active ingredient
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin
Established class
Expectorant
Physiologic effect
Decreased Respiratory Secretion Viscosity; Increased Respiratory Secretions
Route
Oral
Label date
2024-05-09

Indications and usage

Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes

Purpose

s Cough suppressant Expectorant

Dosage and administration

Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device keep dosing cup with product mL = milliliter this adults product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age adults and children 12 years and over: 10 mL every 4 hours children under 12 years: do not use

Warnings

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 cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

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

Ask a doctor before use if you have cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

Stop use and ask a doctor if

and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Active ingredient (label)

s (in each 10 mL) Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg Guaifenesin 200 mg

Inactive ingredients

s acesulfame potassium, citric acid, flavors, glycerin, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate

Storage and handling

Other information store between 20-25ºC (68-77º). Do not refrigerate.

Keep out of reach of children

of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.