Drug Facts
Active ingredients (5 mL teaspoonful)
Dextromethorphan HBr, 10mg
Guaifenesin, 100mg
Purpose
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Uses
- Temporarily quiets coughs due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with the common cold.
- Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes.
Warnings
Do not use
- if you are now taking a perscription 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're uncertain whether your prescription drug contains MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- a persistent chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema.
- excessive phlegm (mucus).
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- cough persists for more than one week
- cough tends to recur or is accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
- Follow dosage below or use as directed by a doctor
- Do not exceed 6 dosages in 24 hours
- Adults and children 12 years or age and over, 2 teaspoonfuls every 4 hours
- Children 6 to under 12 years of age, 1 teaspoonful every 4 hours
- Children under 6 years of age, consult a doctor
Other information
Store from 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F)
Inactive ingredients
Alcohol 4.75%, benzoic acid, FD&C red #40, flavors, fructose, glycerin, propylene glycol, sodium chloride, sucrose, water.