Mucus Relief DM
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR AND GUAIFENESIN
Indications and usage 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 associated with the common cold the intensity of coughing the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep Dosage and administration Directions take with a full glass of water adults and children 12 years and over: 1 tablet every 4 hours.
Do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours. children under 12 years: 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 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug.
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Clinical summary
Indications and usage 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 associated with the common cold the intensity of coughing the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep Dosage and administration Directions take with a full glass of water adults and children 12 years and over: 1 tablet every 4 hours. Do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours. children under 12 years: 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 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 too much 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. Stop use and ask a doctor if cough persists more than 7 days, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. 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.
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 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 too much 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.
- • Stop use and ask a doctor if cough persists more than 7 days, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache.
Interaction Notes
- • Review official label interaction section.