Dextromethorphan Hbr 20 Mg / Guaifenesin 400 Mg Powder For Oral Solution
Active Ingredients
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg
Guaifenesin 400 mg
Purposes
- Cough suppressant
- Expectorant
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 make coughs more productive
Warnings
Do not use
- in a child 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
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
- a sodium-restricted diet
When using this product
- do not exceed recommended dosage
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
- ask a health care professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
do not use more than directed
take every 4 hours. Do not take more than 6 packets in 24 hours.
| Age | Dose |
| adults and children 12 years of age and over | one packet |
| children under 12 years of age | do not use |
- dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water; sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes.
- if using microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water; stir briskly before and after heating.
- Do not overheat.
Other information
- each packet contains: potassium 12 mg, sodium 51 mg.
- store at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F).
Inactive Ingredients.
acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, flavor, lactose, maltodextrin, mannitol, povidone K30, silicon dioxide, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sucralose, sucrose
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