DESCRIPTION
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Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains: |
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Guaifenesin |
100 mg |
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Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide |
10 mg |
USES
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- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
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- temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
WARNINGS
Do not use 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
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- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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- cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
Professional Note: Guaifenesin has been shown to produce a color interference with certain clinical laboratory determinations of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) and vanillylmandelic acid (VMA).
DIRECTIONS: Follow dosage below or use as directed by a physician.
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- do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period.
| age | dose |
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adults and children |
10 mL (2 teaspoonfuls) |
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children 6 years to |
5 mL (1 teaspoonful) |
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children 2 years to |
2.5 mL (1/2 teaspoonful) |
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children under 2 years |
ask a doctor |
HOW SUPPLIED: Guaifenesin Syrup and Dextromethorphan is a red, cherry flavored syrup supplied in the following oral dosage forms:
Overbagged with 5 cups per bag, NDC 55154-5785-5
STORAGE: Keep tightly closed. Store at controlled room temperature, 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [See USP]. Protect from light.
