Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg
Guaifenesin 400 mg
Purpose
Cough Suppressant
Expectorant
Uses
- Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and makes coughs more productive.
- temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritantsthe intensity of coughingthe impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
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 drug.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
- cough accopanied by too much phlegm (mucus)
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 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
- do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours
- take with a full glass of water
- adults and children 12 years of age and older take 1 tablet every 4 hours while symptoms persist
- children under 12 years of age: do not use
Other information
- store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)
Inactive ingredients
colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid