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TESALON Tesaperlas Severe Cold Max Relief

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN

Standard Dose
Adults and children 12 years of age & over Take 1 softgel every 4 hours with a full glass of water while symptoms persist Children under 12 years of age Do not use
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) helps thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
Summary

Indications and usage Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) helps thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive Dosage and administration Adults and children 12 years of age & over Take 1 softgel every 4 hours with a full glass of water while symptoms persist Children under 12 years of age Do not use Warnings and cautions 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 Parkison´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.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) helps thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive Dosage and administration Adults and children 12 years of age & over Take 1 softgel every 4 hours with a full glass of water while symptoms persist Children under 12 years of age Do not use Warnings and cautions 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 Parkison´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, recurs, 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 Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Promt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Monitoring

  • 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 Parkison´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, recurs, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache.
  • These could be signs of a serious condition.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
TESALON Tesaperlas Severe Cold Max Relief (DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN) | Drug Monograph | MedicHelpline