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Dextromethorphann Hbr, Guaifenesin

OTC Oral RxCUI 1020138
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin
Established class
Expectorant
Physiologic effect
Decreased Respiratory Secretion Viscosity; Increased Respiratory Secretions
Route
Oral
Label date
2023-12-29

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 the bronchial tubes

Purpose

Cough suppressant Expectorant

Dosage and administration

Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period age dose Children 6 years to 12 years 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls (tsps) every 4 hours Children 4 years to under 6 years 1/2 to 1 teaspoonful (tsps) every 4 hours Children under 4 years do not use

Warnings

Do not use in a child who is 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 child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.

Ask a doctor before use if

Ask a doctor before use if the child has cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) persistant or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma

When using this product

this product do not use more than directed

Stop use and ask a doctor if

and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistant headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Active ingredient (label)

Drug Facts Active ingredients (in each 5 mL teaspoonful) Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 5 mg Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg

Inactive ingredients

s anhydrous citric acid, dextrose, D&C red #33, FD&C red #40, flavors, glycerin, maltitol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sucralose, xanthan gum

Keep out of reach of children

of children. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away