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adult severe congestion and cough

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Mckesson
Label updated
2013-06-21
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · GUAIFENESIN · PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)

Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

Guaifenesin 400 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg


Purpose

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Nasal decongestant

Uses
  • hepls loosen phelgm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes 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
  • nasal congestion due to a cold

Label information


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

  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

When using this product

  • do not use more than directed

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur
  • symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever
  • cough comes back, or occurs with 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 right away.

Directions
  • do not take more than 6 doses in 24-hour period
  • measure only with dosing coup provided
  • do not use dosing cup  with other products
  • dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
  • Adults and children 12 years and older: 20 mL  in dosing cup provided every 4 hours
  • Children under 12 years of age: Do not use
Other information
  • each 20 mL contains: sodium 20 mg
  • store between 15-30oC(59-86oF)
  • do not refrigerate
  • dosing cup provided
Inactive ingredients

citric acid anhydrous, edetate disodium, FDand C blue 1, FD and C red 40, flavors, glycerin, propylene glycol, propyl gallate, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum

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COMPARE TO MUCINEX FAST-MAX SEVERE CONGESTION AND COUGH ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

adult severe congestion and cough

multi-symptom

Relieves nasal and chest congestion,

Soothes Cough,

Thins and loosens mucus

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr

Cough suppressant

GUAIFENESIN

Expectorent

PHENYLEPHRINE HCl

Nasal decongestant,

For Ages 12 and Over

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

6 fl oz (177 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]


DailyMed Set ID: 9072a1d8-5afc-4504-853b-5beef41e329e · Version 1
NDC: 49348-083