Mucinex DM

Dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg

Guaifenesin 600 mg

Purposes

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

• 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

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

• persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
• cough accompanied by 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 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 overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

• do not crush, chew, or break tablet
• take with a full glass of water
• this product can be administered without regard for timing of meals
• adults and children 12 years and older: 1 or 2 tablets every 12 hours; not more than 4 tablets in 24 hours
• children under 12 years of age: do not use

• tamper evident: do not use if carton is damaged or if pouch is broken or torn
• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

carbomer homopolymer type B; D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake; hypromellose, USP; magnesium stearate, NF; microcrystalline cellulose, NF; sodium starch glycolate, NF

1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639) You may also report side effects to this phone number.

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