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Chest Congestion and Cough Relief DM

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN

Standard Dose
Directions ■ Do not take more than 12 softgels in any 24·hour period ■ This product is nol lntended for use in children under 12 years ■ Adults & children 12 years and over - 2 softgels every 4 hours ■ Children under 12 years of age - do not use
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses ■ helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin broochial secretions to make cough more productlve ■ temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
Summary

Indications and usage Uses ■ helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin broochial secretions to make cough more productlve ■ temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold Dosage and administration Directions ■ Do not take more than 12 softgels in any 24·hour period ■ This product is nol lntended for use in children under 12 years ■ Adults & children 12 years and over - 2 softgels every 4 hours ■ Children under 12 years of age - do not use Warnings and cautions 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 two 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.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses ■ helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin broochial secretions to make cough more productlve ■ temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold Dosage and administration Directions ■ Do not take more than 12 softgels in any 24·hour period ■ This product is nol lntended for use in children under 12 years ■ Adults & children 12 years and over - 2 softgels every 4 hours ■ Children under 12 years of age - do not use Warnings and cautions 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 two 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.

Monitoring

  • • 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 two 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.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.