Dextromethorphan Hbr,Guaifenesin

Dextromethorphan HBr USP 10mg

Guaifenesin USP 200mg

Purposes

Cough suppresent

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 that occurs with 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 occur with fever, rash, or headache that lasts.

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 12 liquid gels in any 24-hour period
• adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 liquid gels every 4 hours
• children under 12 years of age: do not use

Other information

• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
• avoid excessive heat

Inactive ingredients

D&C yellow 10, FD&C blue 1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol 400, povidone k-30, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

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