Active ingredientDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN
Label structure10 sections
Indications and 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
Dosage and administration
• do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor adults and children 12 years of age and over take 1 tablet every 4 hours with a full glass of water while symptoms persist children under 12 years of age do not use
Storage and handling
• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) • keep bottle tightly closed • protect from light, heat and moisture
• 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
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 an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have • cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus) • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
When using this product • do not use more than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts 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 care professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
• do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
adults and children 12 years of age and over
take 1 tablet every 4 hours with a full glass of water while symptoms persist
children under 12 years of age
do not use
Other information
STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION
• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) • keep bottle tightly closed • protect from light, heat and moisture
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