ProductGuaifenesin and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
Active ingredientDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN
Label structure7 sections
Indications and uses
■Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a common cold ■Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus ■Helps make coughs more productive.
Dosage and administration
■ Adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 tablet every 4 hours as needed ■ Children 6 to under 12 years: take 1/2 tablet every 4 hours as needed ■ Children under 6 years: consult a doctor Do not exceed 6 doses in a 24 hour period or as directed by a doctor
■Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a common cold
■Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus
■Helps make coughs more productive.
Warnings
WARNINGS SECTION
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 a MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before using this product.
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you have
■ persistent or chronic cough, such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
■ cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if
■ symptoms are accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache
■ cough persists for more than 1 week or tends to recur.
A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children.
OVERDOSAGE SECTION
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
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Adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 tablet every 4 hours as needed
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Children 6 to under 12 years: take 1/2 tablet every 4 hours as needed
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Children under 6 years: consult a doctor
Do not exceed 6 doses in a 24 hour period or as directed by a doctor
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