Label: MUCUS RELIEF DM EXTENDED RELEASE CAPLETS- guaifenesin, dextromethorphan hbr tablet

  • NDC Code(s): 70000-0464-1, 70000-0464-2
  • Packager: Cardinal Health (Leader) 70000
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

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  • Active ingredients (in each extended-release tablet)

    Dextromethorphan HBr 60 mg

    Guaifenesin 1200 mg

  • Purpose

    Cough Suppressant

    Expectorant

  • 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 under12 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)

    When using this product,

    do not use more than directed. 

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness.

    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 (1-800-222-1222).

  • Directions

    • do not crush, chew, or break tablet
    • take with a full glass of water 
    • this product can be administered without regards for timing of meals
    • adults and children 12 years of age and older: 1 tablet every 12 hours; not more than 2 tablets in 24 hours
    • children under 12 years of age: do not use 
  • Other information

    • store between 20º to 25ºC (68º to 77ºF)
  • Inactive ingredients

    carbomer, colloidal silicon dioxide, D&Cyellow #10 aluminum lake, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, talc

  • Questions or comments?

    Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

  • Principal Display Panel

    COMPARE TO MUCINEX® DM MAXIMUM STRENGTH active ingredients*

    Maximum strength

    Mucus Relief DM

    Dextromethorphan HBr, 60 mg

    Guaifenesin, 1200 mg

    Cough Suppressant Expectorant

    12 Hour Relief

    Controls Cough

    Thins and Loosens Mucus

    EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed Reckitt Benckiser LLC, distributor Mucinex® DM Maximum Strength.

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING.

    KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

    DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH

    DUBLIN, OHIO 43017

    www.myleader.com

  • Package Label

    Dextromethorphan HBr 60 mg, Guaifenesin 1200 mg

    LEADER Maximum Strength Mucus Relief DM

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MUCUS RELIEF DM EXTENDED RELEASE CAPLETS 
    guaifenesin, dextromethorphan hbr tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:70000-0464
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE60 mg
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN1200 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CARBOMER 934 (UNII: Z135WT9208)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColoryellowScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize22mm
    FlavorImprint Code AN039
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:70000-0464-128 in 1 CARTON12/31/2018
    11 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:70000-0464-214 in 1 CARTON12/31/2018
    21 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA20969212/31/2018
    Labeler - Cardinal Health (Leader) 70000 (063997360)
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