CVS Sugar-Free Adult Cough+Chest Congestion DM Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each 20 ml)
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 20 mg
Guaifenesin, USP 200 mg
Purposes
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
Uses
- ▪temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
- ▪helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes
WARNINGS SECTION
Warnings
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
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.
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
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
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
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.
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Directions
| age | dose |
| adults and children 12 years and over | 20 ml every 4 hours |
| children under 12 years | do not use |
- ▪do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
- ▪measure only with dosing cup provided
- ▪keep dosing cup with product
- ▪ml = milliliter
- ▪this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age
STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION
Other information
- •each 20 ml contains: sodium 7 mg
- •store at room temperature. Do not refrigerate.
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, disodium edetate, FD&C Red No 40, flavors, potassium citrate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
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