Overview
- Active ingredient
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
- Established class
- Expectorant
- Physiologic effect
- Decreased Respiratory Secretion Viscosity; Increased Respiratory Secretions
- Route
- Oral
- Label date
- 2025-11-07
Indications and usage
Uses
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes
- temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold:
- nasal congestion
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
Purpose
s Cough suppressant Expectorant Nasal decongestant
Dosage and administration
Directions
- do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period.
- mL = milliliter age dose Adults and children 12 years of age and over 1 teaspoon (5 mL) every 4 hours Children under 12 years of age 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
- diabetes
- heart disease
- thyroid disease
- high blood pressure
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- 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
- you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
- symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
- 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 accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Active ingredient (label)
Drug Facts
s (in each 5 mL, 1 teaspoon) Dextromethorphan HBr, 20 mg Guaifenesin, 400 mg Phenylephrine HCl, 10 mg
Inactive ingredients
s artificial flavor, citric acid, glycerin, menthol, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, 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 accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.