MUCUS RELIEF D- guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine hcl tablet, extended release

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

Guaifenesin (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (Guaifenesin - UNII:495W7451VQ), Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride (UNII: 6V9V2RYJ8N) (Pseudoephedrine - UNII:7CUC9DDI9F)

Available from:

LEADER/ Cardinal Health 110, Inc.

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Expectorant and Nasal Decongestant ■ helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bother some mucus and make coughs more productive ■ temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to: ■ common cold ■ hay fever ■ upper respiratory allergies ■ temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose ■ promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage ■ temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure 

Authorization status:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

MUCUS RELIEF D- GUAIFENESIN AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HCL TABLET, EXTENDED
RELEASE
CARDINAL HEALTH
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DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S)
Guaifenesin USP, 1200
mg................................................................................Expectorant
Pseudoephedrine HCl USP, 120
mg......................................................Nasal
Decongestant
PURPOSE
Expectorant and Nasal Decongestant
USE(S)
■ helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid
the bronchial
passageways of bother some mucus and make coughs more productive
■ temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to:
■ common cold
■ hay fever
■ upper respiratory allergies
■ temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
■ promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
■ temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
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
■ heart disease
■ high blood pressure
■ thyroid disease
■ diabetes
■ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
■ persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma,
chronic
bronchitis, or emphysema
■ cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus)
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
■ do not use more than directed
STOP USE AND ASK DOCTOR IF
■ you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
■ symptoms do not get better within 7 days, come back or occur with
a fever, rash, or
persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness.
PREGNANCY/BREASTFEEDING
ask a health professional before use.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control
Center right away (1-
800-222-1222).
DIRECTIONS
■ do not crush, chew, or break tablet
■ take with a full glass of water
■ this