RxNorm Names
Review RxNorm Normal Forms
MUCINEX DM
(guaifenesin and dextromethorphan hydrobromide)
tablet, extended release
[Physicians Total Care, Inc.]
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http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=25936338-9474-4b53-bd74-ff8c92d151b5| Category | DEA Schedule | Marketing Status |
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| HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL | New Drug Application |
600 mg guaifenesin & 30 mg dextromethorphan HBr extended-release bi-layer tablets
EXPECTORANT & COUGH SUPPRESSANT
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 as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
- the intensity of coughing
- the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
Warnings
Do not use
- for children under 12 years of age
- 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
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
- cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus)
Directions
- do not crush, chew, or break tablet
- take with a full glass of water
- this product can be administered without regard for timing of meals
- adults and children 12 years and older: 1 or 2 tablets every 12 hours; not more than 4 tablets in 24 hours
- children under 12 years of age: do not use
Other information
- tamper evident: do not use if carton is open or if printed seal on blister is broken or missing
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
carbomer 934P, NF; D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake; hypromellose, USP; magnesium stearate, NF; microcrystalline cellulose, NF; sodium starch glycolate, NF
| MUCINEX DM
guaifenesin and dextromethorphan hydrobromide tablet, extended release |
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| Labeler - Physicians Total Care, Inc. (194123980) |
| Establishment | |||
| Name | Address | ID/FEI | Business Operations |
| Physicians Total Care, Inc. | 194123980 | relabel | |
Revised: 12/2009
Document Id: 558086c7-d31d-4e1d-b40c-83bec73cd5f4
Set id: 25936338-9474-4b53-bd74-ff8c92d151b5
Version: 1
Effective Time: 20091223
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
