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Mucus Relief DM

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
TopCo Associates, LLC
Label updated
2018-12-18
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · GUAIFENESIN
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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 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 you have

  • 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 

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

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 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 at 25°C (77°F) excursions between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • keep in a dry place and do not expose to heat n do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing
Inactive Ingredients

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

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 80c3e686-71e3-41d6-b1c9-f28a993655b8 · Version 4
NDC: 76162-003