Cough & Chest Congestion
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
| Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg | Cough suppressant |
| Guaifenesin 400 mg | Expectorant |
Uses
- •helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
- •temporarily relieves: •cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants•the intensity of coughing•the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- •persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
- •cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product do not use more than directed
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.
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.
Directions
- •do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
- •measure only with dosing cup provided
- •do not use dosing cup with other products
- •dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
- •adults and children 12 years of age and over: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours
- •children under 12 years of age: do not use
Other information
- •each 20 mL contains: sodium 8 mg
- •store at room temperature
- •do not refrigerate
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, D&C Yellow No. 10, disodium edetate, flavors, FD&C Red no. 40, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum