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Tussin DMMax

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN

Standard Dose
Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided do not use dosing cup with other products mL = mililiters adults and children 12 years of age and over: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours children under 12 years of age: do not use
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided do not use dosing cup with other products mL = mililiters adults and children 12 years of age and over: 20 mL in dosing cup provided 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 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 temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided do not use dosing cup with other products mL = mililiters adults and children 12 years of age and over: 20 mL in dosing cup provided 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 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.

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.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.
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