MEDIQUE MEDI-MUCUS- dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin tablet

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS), GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ)

Available from:

Unifirst First Aid Corporation

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Purpose Cough suppressant Expectorant 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 irritations as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants - the intensity of coughing - the impulse to cough to help you get sleep 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 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. 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.

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

MEDIQUE MEDI-MUCUS- DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN TABLET
UNIFIRST FIRST AID CORPORATION
_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may_
_be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies.
FDA has not_
_evaluated whether this product complies._
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MEDIQUE MEDI-MUCUS
_DRUG FACTS_
_ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH TABLET)_
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg
Guaifenesin 400 mg
_PURPOSE_
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
_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 irritations as may occur with the common
cold or inhaled
irritants
the intensity of coughing
the impulse to cough to help you get sleep
_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
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
bronchitis or emphysema
cough that occurs with excessive phlegm (mucus)
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
taking sedatives or tranquilizers
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
do not use more than directed
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.
IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING, ask a health professional before use.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of accidental overdose, get
medical help or
contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
_DIRECTIONS_
ADULTS AND CHILDREN (12 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER)
Take 1 tablet every 4 hours with a full glass of water while symptoms
persist. Do not
exceed 6 doses in 24 hours.
CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS