CounterAct Cough Dextromethorphan HBr. and Guaifenesin DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE DEXTROMETHORPHAN GUAIFENESIN GUAIFENESIN ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID FD&C RED NO. 40 GLYCERIN HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP PROPYLENE GLYCOL SACCHARIN SODIUM SODIUM BENZOATE WATER Orange-red Wild Cherry
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
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Overview
Uses • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes
Indications & Usage
Uses • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes
Dosage & Administration
Directions • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period • this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age age dose adults and children 12 years and over 2 tsp every 4 hours children under 12 years do not use
Warnings & Precautions
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 for more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. 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
Purpose Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10 mg..........Cough Suppressant Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg............................Expectorant
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
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
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