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Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan HBr

Dosage form
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Labeler
Aurohealth LLC
Label updated
2024-02-03
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · GUAIFENESIN
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Active Ingredients

(in each extended-release tablet)

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide USP 30 mg
Guaifenesin USP 600 mg

Purpose

Cough suppressant
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

Do not use


  • for children under 12 years of age
  • 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 illness.
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 crush, chew, or break tablet
  • take with a full glass of water
  • this product can be administered without regard for timing of meals
  • adults and children 12 years and older: 1 or 2 tablets every 12 hours; not more than 4 tablets in 24 hours
  • children under 12 years of age: do not use
Other information

  • tamper evident: do not use if carton is open or if printed seal on blister is broken or missing
  • store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
Inactive ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, pregelatinized starch (maize)

Questions?

call 1-855-274-4122 You may also report side effects to this phone number. 

PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 600 mg/30 mg (20 Tablet Carton Label)

NDC 58602-824-67
Primary Health
COMPARE TO Mucinex® DM
Active ingredients*


Mucus Relief DM
Guaifenesin and
Dextromethorphan HBr
Extended-Release
Tablets 600 mg/30 mg

EXPECTORANT AND
COUGH SUPPRESSANT
      

  • Controls Cough
  • Thins and Loosens Mucus

12 Hour
20 Tablets
Extended-Release Tablets

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 029ee6fb-df76-4df6-b717-70005d5708da · Version 6
NDC: 58602-824