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SAFETUSSIN Non Drowsy Cough plus chest congestion

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, AND GUAIFENESIN

Standard Dose
Directions adults and children 12 years and over : take 1-2 caplets every 4 hours as needed. Children under 12 years: do not use Do not take more than 12 caplets in any 24-hour period.
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation loosen phlegm (mucus) helps rid bronchial passages of phlegm(mucus)
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation loosen phlegm (mucus) helps rid bronchial passages of phlegm(mucus) Dosage and administration Directions adults and children 12 years and over : take 1-2 caplets every 4 hours as needed.

Children under 12 years: do not use Do not take more than 12 caplets in any 24-hour period.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation loosen phlegm (mucus) helps rid bronchial passages of phlegm(mucus) Dosage and administration Directions adults and children 12 years and over : take 1-2 caplets every 4 hours as needed. Children under 12 years: do not use Do not take more than 12 caplets in any 24-hour period. 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 that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by 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 that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache.
  • These could be signs of a serious condition.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
SAFETUSSIN Non Drowsy Cough plus chest congestion (DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, AND GUAIFENESIN) | Drug Monograph | MedicHelpline