Guaifenesin,Dextromethorphan Hbr

Guaifenesin USP 400mg

Dextromethorphan HBr USP 20mg

Purposes

Expectorant

Cough suppressant

Uses

• temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
• helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive

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

• cough accompained by excessive phlegm(mucus)
• persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking,asthma,chronic bronchitis or emphysema

• do not exceed recommended dosage
• do not use for more than 7 days

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• cough lasts for more than 7 days,recurs, or is accompanied by fever, 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 accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

• do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours
• take with a full glass of water
• adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 softgel every 4 hours
• children under 12 years of age: do not use

Other information

• store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15° -30°C (59° -86°F)
• Keep in dry place and do not expose to heat

Inactive ingredients

gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol 400, povidone k-30,propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution

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