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MUCUS RELIEF - DM MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Dosage form
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Labeler
YYBA CORP
Label updated
2025-08-21
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · GUAIFENESIN
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ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 60 mg

Guaifenesin 1200 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.

Label information

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 tablet every 12 hours; not more than 2 tablets in 24 hours
children under 12 years of age: do not use

Other information

store at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F)

Inactive ingredients

carbomer homopolymer, colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone (K-30), stearic acid

Questions?

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DailyMed Set ID: 325b5e55-ba58-312c-e063-6394a90aee55 · Version 2
NDC: 73581-405