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Mucus Relief DM

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
TopCo Associates, LLC
Label updated
2022-06-07
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · GUAIFENESIN
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Active ingredient(s)

Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg
Guaifenesin 400 mg

Purpose

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Use(s)
  • 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

  • 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

  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
  • cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus)

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if

you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

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

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control
Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Take 1 tablet every 4 hours with a

full glass of water while symptoms persist. Do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours.


Children under 12 years of age: do not use

Other information
  • store between 20°-25°C (68°- 77°F)
  • keep in a dry place and do not expose to heat
  • do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing
  • You may report side effects to 1-888-952-0050
Inactive ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose,
povidone, silicon dioxide, stearic acid

Questions

Questions or Comments?
Call 1-888-423-0139

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DailyMed Set ID: 71674a9b-89ed-43d1-aadb-b9311fdfbdf9 · Version 3
NDC: 76162-008