Overview
- Active ingredient
- Guaifenesin, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
- Established class
- Expectorant
- Physiologic effect
- Decreased Respiratory Secretion Viscosity; Increased Respiratory Secretions
- Route
- Oral
- Label date
- 2025-01-29
Indications and usage
Uses
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive.
- temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold.
Purpose
DRUG FACTS
Dosage and administration
Directions Follow dosage below or use as directed by a physician. do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period. single use cup. Dose only with cup provided. each cup delivers 10 mL mL = Milliliter Age (yr) Dose (mL) adults and children 12 years and over 10 mL every 4 hours children 6 years to under 12 years 5 mL every 4 hours children under 6 years of age ask a doctor
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 right away (1-800-222-1222)
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)
Actve ingredient (in each 10 mL) Purpose Guaifenesin 200mg ...................................................................................................................................... Expectorant Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20mg .......................................................................................................Cough Suppressant
Inactive ingredients
s: anhydrous citric acid, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor, glycerin, menthol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, sodium saccharin, sucrose.
Storage and handling
Other information Each 10 mL contains: sodium 8 mg. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Protect from light.
Keep out of reach of children
of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222)