Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg
Guaifenesin 400 mg
Purpose
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Uses
- helps loosen phlegm (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 a 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, chronuc 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
- cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, 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 any 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 & children 12 years & older: 20mL every 4 hours
- Children under 12 years of age: Do not use
Other information
- each 20 mL contains: potassium 20 mg, sodium 20 mg
- store between 15-30oC (59-86oF)
- do not refrigerate
- dosing cup provided
Inactive ingredients
citric acid anhydrous, D&C red 33, dextrose, FD&C red 40, flavors, glycerin, methylparaben, potassium sorbate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum
PDP
compare to active ingredients in Mucinex®Fast-MaxTMDM Max
Maximum strength
Tussnex FM DM Max
Dextromethorphan HBr
Cough suppressant
Guaifenesin
Expectorant
Multi-symptom
Relieves chest congestion
Thins and loosens mucus
Soothes cough
Dosing lasts 4 hours
For ages 12 & over
