Guaifenesin And Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
Over-the-CounterBrand names: Childrens Mucus and Cough Relief
About This Medication
Oral preparation used for symptom management and health support.
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide | - |
| Guaifenesin | - |
Indications & Usage
Dosage & Administration
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Do not use in a child who is 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 child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product. Ask a doctor before use if the child has cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 your child get to sleep
Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided do not use dosing cup with other products mL = milliliter Age Dose children 6 years to under 12 years 5 mL – 10 mL every 4 hours children 4 years to under 6 years 2.5 mL – 5 mL every 4 hours children under 4 years do not use
Warnings Do not use in a child who is 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 child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product. Ask a doctor before use if the child has cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) persistent or chronic cough such …
Guaifenesin And Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
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- • DailyMed — Guaifenesin And Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Guaifenesin And Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 1020138 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Guaifenesin And Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (FDA National Drug Code)
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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS