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This page contains 14 source sections for DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE GUAIFENESIN, oral route. Label set 49829083-5c0a-4620-bfb3-7103642368db, version 3.
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Uses described in the label
Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to 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
Purpose
Purpose Cough suppressant Expectorant
Dosage and administration — label text
Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other device keep dosing cup with product mL = milliliter dose as follows or as directed by a doctor adults and children 12 years of age and older: 20 mL every 4 hours children under 12 years of age: do not use
Warnings
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 or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema cough accompanied 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.
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each 20 mL) Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg Guaifenesin 400 mg
Do not use
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 or pharmacist
Ask a doctor before use if you have persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus)
While using this medicine
When using this product, do not use more than directed.
When to stop use and seek help
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.
Pregnancy or breast feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Child safety
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.
Other safety information
Other information each 20 mL contains: sodium 20 mg store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Do not refrigerate.
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