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 | OHM LABORATORIES 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 |
| 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 bronchi |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredients (in each extended-release tablet) Purposes Dextromethorphan HBr 60 mg Cough suppressant Guaifenesin 1200 mg Expectorant |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=07b9854d-1ec6-4c8a-983e-96ed1e2de1c2 |