VANACOF XP Cough / Chest Congestion (DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN)
VANACOF XP Cough / Chest Congestion (DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: VANACOF XP Cough / Chest Congestion; Generic name: DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN; Drug class: Expectorant [EPC].
| Brand name | VANACOF XP Cough / Chest Congestion |
|---|---|
| Generic name | DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN |
| Drug class | Expectorant [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | GM Pharmaceuticals, 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 take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period ■ dose as follows or as directed by a doctor ■ mL= milliliter adults and children 12 years of age and over: 15 mL (1 TBSP) every 4 hours, not to exceed 90 mL (6 TBSP) per 24 hours children 6 to under 12 years of age: 7.5 mL (1/2 TBSP) every 4 hours, not to exceed 45 mL (3 TBSP) per 24 hours children under 6 years: consult a doctor. |
| 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 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 ■ a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema ■ a cough that |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active Ingredients (in each 15 mL (1TBSP)) Dextromethorphan HBr 18 mg Guaifenesin 396 mg |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0b3a8cc1-a49f-e1e5-e063-6394a90a1c06 |