Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Package/Label Principal Display Panel Walgreens WALGREENS PHARMACIST RECOMMENDED Compare to the active ingredients in Maximum Strength Mucinex ® DM 12 HOUR Mucus Relief DM GUAIFENESIN 1200 mg / DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 60 mg EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS EXPECTORANT / COUGH SUPPRESANT Maximum Strength 12 Hour • Controls cough • Thins & loosens mucus 28 EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS ACTUAL SIZE 812-94-mucus-relief-dm
- Package/Label Principal Display Panel Walgreens WALGREENS PHARMACIST RECOMMENDED Compare to the active ingredients in Maximum Strength Mucinex ® DM 12 HOUR Mucus Relief DM GUAIFENESIN 1200 mg / DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 60 mg EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS EXPECTORANT / COUGH SUPPRESANT Maximum Strength 12 Hour • Controls cough • Thins & loosens mucus 28 EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS ACTUAL SIZE 812-94-mucus-relief-dm
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 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 tablet every 12 hours; not more than 2 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 (1-800-222-1222).
Purpose
Purposes Cough suppressant 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 (1-800-222-1222).
Storage & Handling
Other information • each tablet contains: magnesium 25 mg • do not use if printed foil under cap is broken or missing • store between 20-25 ° C (68-77 ° F)
Questions
Questions or comments? 1-800-719-9260
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