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Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan

OTC Oral RxCUI 996520
Contents

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)