Guaifenesin, Dextromethorphan

Brand names: Adult Bisolvine Adult, MUCOSA DM, Bisolvine Children

Warnings

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 accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage do not use for more than 7 days Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts for more than 7 days, recurs, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a healthcare professional before use Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Uses

Uses • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) • helps thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with the common cold

Dosage forms & strengths

CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED LIQUID TABLET
DEXTROMETHORPHAN 10 mg/1 GUAIFENESIN 200 mg/1 DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 20 mg/10mL GUAIFENESIN 200 mg/10mL GUAIFENESIN 400 mg/1 DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 20 mg/1 GUAIFENESIN 100 mg/15mL DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10 mg/15mL

Directions adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 1 tablet every 4 hours with a full glass of water while symptoms persist. Do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours. children under 12 years of age: do not use

Ingredients

Active:

Active ingredients (in each immediate-release tablet) Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg Guaifenesin 400 mg

Inactive:

Inactive ingredients colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid

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Official source

DailyMed