GUAIFENESIN DM- guaifenesin and dextromethorphan syrup

GUAIFENESIN DM by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

GUAIFENESIN DM by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Cardinal Health 107, LLC. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

PURPOSE

Non-Narcotic, Alcohol Free
Expectorant/Cough Suppressant

DESCRIPTION

Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains:
Guaifenesin	100 mg
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide	10 mg

Inactive Ingredients: Citric acid, FD&C Red No. 40, flavoring, glycerin, menthol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, and sucrose. 

Sodium Content: 4 mg/5 mL

USES

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

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 that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
• cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
• you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients.

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.

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Professional Note: Guaifenesin has been shown to produce a color interference with certain clinical laboratory determinations of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) and vanillylmandelic acid (VMA).

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

DIRECTIONS: Follow dosage below or use as directed by a physician.

• do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period.

age	dose
adults and children; 12 years and over	10 mL (2 teaspoonfuls); every 4 hours
children 6 years to; under 12 years	5 mL (1 teaspoonful); every 4 hours
children 2 years to; under 6 years	2.5 mL (1/2 teaspoonful); every 4 hours
children under 2 years	ask a doctor

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

HOW SUPPLIED: Guaifenesin Syrup and Dextromethorphan is a red, cherry flavored syrup supplied in the following oral dosage forms:

Overbagged with 5 x 10 mL unit dose cups per bag, NDC: 55154-5783-5

STORAGE AND HANDLING

STORAGE: Keep tightly closed.  Store at controlled room temperature, 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [See USP].  Protect from light. 

MANUFACTURED BY

Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.
Greenville, SC 29605
www.paipharma.com 

Distributed By:

Cardinal Health

Dublin, OH 43017

L54347410120

R11/16

Principal Display Panel

Guaifenesin Syrup and Dextromethorphan

200 mg/ 20 mg per 10 mL

5 Cups

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

GUAIFENESIN DM 
guaifenesin and dextromethorphan syrup

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 55154-5783(NDC:0121-1276)
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ)	GUAIFENESIN	100 mg  in 5 mL
DEXTROMETHORPHAN (UNII: 7355X3ROTS) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS)	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE	10 mg  in 5 mL

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)
SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)
SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)
SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)
CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)
FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)
MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: L7T10EIP3A)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)

Product Characteristics
Color	red	Score
Shape		Size
Flavor	CHERRY	Imprint Code
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 55154-5783-5	5 in 1 BAG	07/01/1992
1		10 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC monograph final	part341	07/01/1992

Labeler - Cardinal Health (603638201)