Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Syrup
Active ingredients
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10 mg Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg
Purpose
Cough suppressant Expectorant
Uses
- temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
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
- persistent cough or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema
- cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- cough lasts more than 7 days or occurs with fever, rash, or headaches that lasts. This could be a sign of a serious condition
- hypersensitive to any 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.
Directions
| adults and children 12 years and over | 2 teaspoonfuls (TSP) every 4 hours |
| children 6 to 12 years of age | 1 teaspoonful (TSP) every 4 hours |
| children under 6 years | DO NOT USE |
- do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period. This adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age
TAMPER-EVIDENT
Do not use if seal cap is broken or missing.
Inactive ingredients
Anhydrous citric acid, dextrose, FD&C Red #40, flavor, gylcerin, high fructose corn syrup, menthol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate
Other information
- store at room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
- each 5 mL contains: sodium 3 mg
Questions
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