Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 14 Tablet Blister Pack Carton NDC 63824-072-35 MAXIMUM STRENGTH Mucinex®DM 1200 mg guaifenesin & 60 mg dextromethorphan HBr extended-release tablets EXPECTORANT & COUGH SUPPRESSANT 12 HOUR ® Controls Cough Thins and Loosens Mucus Immediate and Extended Release 14 EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS full carton label 072
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 14 Tablet Blister Pack Carton NDC 63824-072-35 MAXIMUM STRENGTH Mucinex®DM 1200 mg guaifenesin & 60 mg dextromethorphan HBr extended-release tablets EXPECTORANT & COUGH SUPPRESSANT 12 HOUR ® Controls Cough Thins and Loosens Mucus Immediate and Extended Release 14 EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS full carton label 072
Overview
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
Indications & Usage
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 & Administration
Directions do not crush, chew, or break extended-release 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 extended-release tablet every 12 hours; not more than 2 extended-release tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years of age: do not use
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings 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.
Purpose
Active ingredients (in each extended-release tablet) Purposes Dextromethorphan HBr 60 mg Cough suppressant Guaifenesin 1200 mg Expectorant
Do Not Use
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.
When Using
When using this product do not use more than directed
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
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.
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Storage & Handling
Other information store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Questions
Questions? 1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)
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