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daytime cough and chest congestion dm (DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN)

daytime cough and chest congestion dm (DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: daytime cough and chest congestion dm; Generic name: DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN; Drug class: Expectorant [EPC].

Brand namedaytime cough and chest congestion dm
Generic nameDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN
Drug classExpectorant [EPC]
ManufacturerCVS WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATED
Used forUses • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes
DosageDirections • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period • measure only with dosing cup provided • keep dosing cup with product • mL = milliliter • this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age age dose adults and children 12 years and over 20 mL every 4 hours children under 12 years do not use
WarningsWarnings 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 • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) • cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asth
Active ingredient(s)Active ingredients (in each 20 mL) Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 20 mg Guaifenesin, USP 400 mg
RouteORAL
Official labelhttps://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=175cc2d0-0202-4e38-8af2-9fc126b7412d

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