Maximum Strength Guaifenesin DM Non-Narcotic, Sugar and Alcohol Free Expectorant/Cough Suppressant
Drug Facts
| Active ingredients(in each 5 mL teaspoonful) | Purposes |
| Guaifenesin 200 mg | Expectorant |
| Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg | Cough Suppressant |
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
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.
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
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.
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
- shake well before using
- do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period agedoseadults and children 12 years and over10 mL (2 teaspoonsful) every 4 hourschildren 6 to under 12 years of age5 mL (1 teaspoonful) every 4 hourschildren 2 to under 6 years of age2.5 mL (1/2 teaspoonful) every 4 hourschildren under 2 yearsconsult a doctor
Other information
- each teaspoonful contains: sodium 4 mg
- store at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F)
- alcohol/sugar free
- red, cherry flavored solution supplied in the following oral dosage forms: NDC 0121-0809-04 (4 fl oz bottle), NDC 0121-0809-08 (8 fl oz bottle), NDC 0121-4809-05 (unit dose cups of 5 mL, packaged in trays of 10), and NDC 0121-4809-10 (unit dose cups of 10 mL, packaged in trays of 10).
Inactive ingredients
Acesulfame K, citric acid, FD&C Red No. 40, flavoring, glycerin, menthol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol and sucralose.