Dextromethorphan HBr. and Guaifenesin
Dextromethorphan HBr. and Guaifenesin is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Dextromethorphan HBr. and Guaifenesin; Generic name: DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR. AND GUAIFENESIN; Drug class: Expectorant [EPC].
| Brand name | Dextromethorphan HBr. and Guaifenesin |
|---|---|
| Generic name | DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR. AND GUAIFENESIN |
| Drug class | Expectorant [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Everpharm LLC |
| Used for | Uses • 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 |
| Dosage | Directions • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24 hour period 20 mg-200 mg/10 mL age dose Children under 12 years of age Do not use Adults and children over 12 years of age 10 mL (1 unit dose) every 4 hours 10 mg-100 mg/5 mL age dose Children under 6 years of age Do not use Children 6 to under 12 years of age 5 mL (1 unit dose) every 4 hours Adults and children over 12 years of age 10 mL (2 unit dose) every 4 hours |
| Warnings | 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 • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) • cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthm |
| Active ingredient(s) | DRUG FACTS 10 mg-100 mg/5 mL - Active ingredient per 5 mL (1 unit dose) Dextromethorphan HBr. 10 mg Guaifenesin 100 mg 20 mg-200 mg/10 mL - Active ingredient per 10 mL (1 unit dose) Dextromethorphan HBr. 20 mg Guaifenesin 200 mg |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0c7cd5c4-459d-4e42-ae22-b94f2e29cffb |