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Guaifenesin Dextromethorphan Hbr

OTC Oral RxCUI 1099074
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Overview

Active ingredient
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin
Established class
Expectorant
Physiologic effect
Decreased Respiratory Secretion Viscosity; Increased Respiratory Secretions
Route
Oral
Label date
2024-05-16

Indications and usage

Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants the intensity of coughing the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep

Purpose

Cough Suppressant Expectorant

Dosage and administration

Directions do not crush, chew, or break tablet take with a full glass of water this product can be administered without regards for timing of meals adults and children 12 years of age and older: 1 tablet every 12 hours; not more than 2 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years of age: do not use

Warnings

Do not use for children under12 years of age 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 persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus) 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 occurs with fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness. 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

for children under12 years of age 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 persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus)

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 persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness.

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Active ingredient (label)

s (in each extended-release tablet) Dextromethorphan HBr 60 mg Guaifenesin 1200 mg

Inactive ingredients

s carbomer, colloidal silicon dioxide, D&Cyellow #10 aluminum lake, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, talc

Storage and handling

Other information store between 20º to 25ºC (68º to 77ºF)

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).