Guaifensin, Dextromethorphan
Brand names: Mucus Relief Xpect
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 a 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. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you ■ are taking sedatives or tranquilizers. 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. Pregnancy/Breastfeeding If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children Keep out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Uses
Uses ■ helps loosen phlegm (mucus) ■ helps thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive ■ temporarily relieves cough due to minor sore throat and bronchial irritation associated with the common cold.
Dosage forms & strengths
Directions Adults and children 12 years 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 ingredients (in each tablet) Guaifenesin 400mg Dextromethorphan HBr 20mg
Inactive Ingredients alcohol, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate (derived from milk), magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, povidone, purified water, stearic acid