Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL)
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg
Guaifenesin 200 mg
Purposes
Cough Suppressant
Expectorant
Uses
- •temporarily relieves cough
- •helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus
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 two 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
- •a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- •a chronic cough that lasts or 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 occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts
- 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.
Directions
| adults & children 12 years & over | 10 mL (2 teaspoonfuls) |
| children under 12 years of age | ask a doctor |
- •take every 4 hours
- •do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours
Other information
- •Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 8.4 mg per teaspoonful (5 mL)
- •store at room temperature 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)
- •keep tightly closed
Inactive ingredients
Acesulfame K, artificial cherry & vanilla flavors, aspartame, hypromellose, menthol, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, potassium sorbate, and purified water. Citric acid may be used to adjust pH.