Overview
- Active ingredient
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin
- Established class
- Expectorant
- Physiologic effect
- Decreased Respiratory Secretion Viscosity; Increased Respiratory Secretions
- Route
- Oral
- Label date
- 2025-11-12
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 rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus, drain bronchial tubes, and make coughs more productive
Purpose
s Antitussive Expectorant
Dosage and administration
Directions
- do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period.
- mL = milliliter
- tsp = teaspoon age dose Adults and children 12 years of age and over 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) every 4 hours Children under 12 years of age Consult a physician
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. When using this product, do not use more than directed. 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 right away.
Active ingredient (label)
s (in each 7.5 mL, 1 ½ teaspoon) Dextromethorphan HBr, 15 mg Guaifenesin (Glyceryl Guaiacolate), 150mg
Inactive ingredients
s Citric acid, flavor, glycerin, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sorbitol, sucralose.
Storage and handling
Other information Tamper evident feature: Do not use if printed security seal is torn, broken or missing. Store at controlled room temperature 15-30°C (59-86°F). Avoid excessive heat or humidity.
Keep out of reach of children
of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.