RITUSSIN DM- dextromethorphan hydrobromide and guaifenesin liquid

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:

Rij Pharmaceutical Corporation

INN (International Name):

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE

Composition:

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10 mg in 5 mL

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Cough suppressant Expectorant temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with cold helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

RITUSSIN DM- DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE AND GUAIFENESIN LIQUID
RIJ PHARMACEUTICAL 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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DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH 5 ML)(ONE TEASPOONFUL)
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10 mg
Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg
PURPOS E
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
US E
temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial
irritation as may occur with cold
helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make
coughs more productive
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
cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma,
chronic bronchitis, or
emphysema
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back,
or is accompanied by fever,
rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious
condition.
IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING, 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.
DIRECTIONS
do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
AGE
DOS E
adults and children 12 years of
age and over
2 teaspoonfuls
every 4 hours
children 6 years to under 12
years of age
1 teaspoonful every
4 hours
children 2 years to under 6
years of age
1/2 teaspoonful
every 4 hours
under 2 years of age
ask a doctor
OTHER INFORMATION
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INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
citric acid, FD&C Red #40, flavors, glucose, glycerin, high fructose
corn syrup, menthol, saccharin
sodium, sodiu