Label: SEVERE CONGESTION AND COUGH RELIEF- dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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  • Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)

    Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

    Guaifenesin 400 mg

    Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg


  • Purpose

    Cough suppressant

    Expectorant

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

    • helps loosen phelgm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes 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
    • nasal congestion due to a cold


  • 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 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

    • heart disease
    • high blood pressure
    • thyroid disease
    • diabetes
    • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
    • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
    • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

    When using this product

    • do not use more than directed

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur
    • symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever
    • cough comes back, or occurs with 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.

  • Directions

    • do not take more than 6 doses in 24-hour period
    • measure only with dosing cup provided
    • do not use dosing cup  with other products
    • dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
    • Adults and children 12 years and older: 20 mL  in dosing cup provided every 4 hours
    • Children under 12 years of age: Do not use
  • Other information

    • each 20 mL contains: sodium 20 mg
    • store between 15-30oC(59-86oF)
    • do not refrigerate
    • dosing cup provided
  • Inactive ingredients

    citric acid anhydrous, edetate disodium, FD&C blue 1, FD&C red 40, flavors, glycerin, propylene glycol, propyl gallate, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum

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    compare to Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion and Cough active ingredients

    Maximum Strength severe congestion and cough relief

    Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg - cough suppressant

    Guaifenesin 400 mg - expectorant

    Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg - nasal decongestant

    Relieves nasal and chest congestion,

    Soothes cough,

    Thins and loosens mucus

    for ages 12 plus

    6 fl oz (177 mL)

    Label

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    SEVERE CONGESTION AND COUGH RELIEF 
    dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:21130-817
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE20 mg  in 20 mL
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN400 mg  in 20 mL
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE10 mg  in 20 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    PROPYL GALLATE (UNII: 8D4SNN7V92)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorblue (blue colored clear liquid) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:21130-817-58177 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product11/11/2015
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34111/11/2015
    Labeler - Safeway (009137209)
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