Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Principal Display Panel NDC 55154-5785-5 GUAIFENESIN SYRUP AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN 100 mg/10 mg per 5 mL 5 CUPS 100mg/10mg per 5mL bag label
- Principal Display Panel NDC 55154-5785-5 GUAIFENESIN SYRUP AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN 100 mg/10 mg per 5 mL 5 CUPS 100mg/10mg per 5mL bag label
Overview
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
Indications & Usage
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
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
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 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.
Purpose
Non-Narcotic, Alcohol Free Expectorant/Cough Suppressant
Do Not Use
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.
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
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.
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
STORAGE: Keep tightly closed. Store at controlled room temperature, 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [See USP]. Protect from light.
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