Label: MUCUS RELIEF DM- guaifenesin and dextromethorphan hbr tablet, extended release

  • 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 Hydrobromide USP 30 mg
    Guaifenesin USP 600 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 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)
  • 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

  • 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 seal over bottle opening is broken or missing
    • store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
  • Inactive ingredients


    colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, pregelatinized starch (maize)

  • Questions?


    call 1-877-846-9949 You may also report side effects to this phone number. 

  • PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 600 mg/30 mg (20 Tablet Bottle)

    NDC 60000-058-67
    MUCUS RELIEF DM
    Guaifenesin 600 mg / Dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg
    Extended-Release Tablets
    Expectorant/Cough Suppressant

    Controls Cough
    Thins and Loosens Mucus
    20 EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS

    figure 1

  • PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 600 mg/30 mg (20 Tablet Carton Label)

    NDC 60000-058-67
    CARE ONE®
    compare to the active ingredient in
    Mucinex® DM*

    MUCUS
    RELIEF DM
    Guaifenesin 600 mg/
    Dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg
    Extended-Release Tablets
    Expectorant/Cough Suppressant
    Controls Cough
    Thins and Loosens Mucus

    20
    EXTENDED RELEASE
    TABLETS

    figure 2

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MUCUS RELIEF DM 
    guaifenesin and dextromethorphan hbr tablet, extended release
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:60000-058
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN600 mg
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE30 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POVIDONE K90 (UNII: RDH86HJV5Z)  
    POVIDONE K25 (UNII: K0KQV10C35)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITE (white to off-white) Scoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize16mm
    FlavorImprint Code X;62
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:60000-058-671 in 1 CARTON03/17/2017
    120 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA20694103/17/2017
    Labeler - Ahold U.S.A., Inc, (188910863)
    Registrant - Aurohealth LLC (078728447)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Aurobindo Pharma Limited650381903ANALYSIS(60000-058) , MANUFACTURE(60000-058)
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