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Guaifenesin Syrup 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
2023-11-01

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

Non-Narcotic - Alcohol Free

Dosage and administration

DIRECTIONS: Age Dose Adults and children 12 years and over 10 mL every 4 hours Max dose is 60mL in 24-hours Children under 12 years of age Ask a doctor

Warnings

Do not use if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) or for two weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. 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 Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • your cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistant headache.
  • you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients 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) or for two weeks after stopping the MAOI drug.

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 Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug

Stop use and ask a doctor if

and ask a doctor if

  • your cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistant headache.
  • you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

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

Active ingredient (label)

DRUG FACTS Active Ingredient (in each 5 mL cup) Purpose Guaifenesin, USP 100mg .............................................................................................................................. Expectorant Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10mg ...................................................................................................... Cough Suppressant Active Ingredient (in each 10 mL cup) Purpose Guaifenesin, USP 200mg .............................................................................................................................. Expectorant Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 20mg .......................................................................................................Cough Suppressant Inactive Ingredients Anhydrous citric acid, dextrose, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, menthol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate.

Inactive ingredients

s Anhydrous citric acid, dextrose, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, menthol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate.

Storage and handling

Other Information

  • Store at controlled room temperature 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)
  • Do not refrigerate
  • Keep tightly closed
  • Each 5mL contains sodium 3mg
  • Each 10mL contains sodium 6mg
  • Fruit punch flavor
  • Do not use if lid seal is open or damaged
  • See top of cup for lot number and expiration date

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)