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)