Drug class
Expectorant [EPC]
Uses
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
Warnings
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.
Dosage & administration
Directions do not crush, chew, or break extended-release tablet take with a full glass of water this product can be administered without regard for timing of meals children under 12 years of age: do not use For 600 mg/30 mg: adults and children 12 years and older: 1 or 2 extended-release tablets every 12 hours; not more than 4 extended-release tablets in 24 hours. For 1200 mg/60 mg: adults and children 12 years and older: 1 extended-release tablet every 12 hours; not more than 2 extended-release tablets in 24 hours.
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each extended-release tablet) Guaifenesin USP, 600 mg Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide USP, 30 mg Guaifenesin USP, 1200 mg Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide USP, 60 mg
Inactive ingredient
Inactive ingredients carbomer homopolymer type B, colloidal silicon dioxide, FD & C Blue #1, ferric oxide yellow, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose and sodium starch glycolate.