Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan HBr
Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan HBr is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan HBr; Generic name: GUAIFENESIN AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR; Drug class: Expectorant [EPC].
| Brand name | Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan HBr |
|---|---|
| Generic name | GUAIFENESIN AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR |
| Drug class | Expectorant [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Used for | 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 |
| Dosage | Directions • do not crush, chew, or break extended-release 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 extended-release tablet every 12 hours; not more than 2 extended-release tablets in 24 hours • children under 12 years of age: do not use Other information • Store between 20-25°C (68-77°F) |
| Warnings | 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 b |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredients (in each extended-release tablet) Dextromethorphan HBr 60 mg Guaifenesin 1200 mg |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=06328741-03e3-49cf-ae44-d4c2116e38a3 |