OTC Medication Information: Mucus Dm
MUCUS DM- guaifenesin and dextromethorphan hydrobromide tablet, extended release
Meijer Distribution Inc
Active ingredients (in each extended-release tablet)
Dextromethorphan HBr 60 mg
Guaifenesin 1200 mg
Purposes
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Uses
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- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
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- temporarily relieves:
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- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
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- the intensity of coughing
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- the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
Warnings
Do not use
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- for children under 12 years of age
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- 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
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- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
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- cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus)
When using this product
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- do not use more than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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- 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 overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
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- do not crush, chew, or break tablet
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- take with a full glass of water
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- this product can be administered without regard for timing of meals
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- adults and children 12 years and older: 1 tablet every 12 hours; not more than 2 tablets in 24 hours
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- children under 12 years of age: do not use
Other information
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- each tablet contains: magnesium 25 mg
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- do not use if printed foil under cap is broken or missing
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- store between 20-25° C (68-77° F)
Inactive ingredients
carbomer homopolymer type B, copovidone, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium hydroxide, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide
Questions or comments?
1-800-719-9260
Package/Label Principal Display Panel
VALUE SIZE
42 EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS
Compare to Maximum Strength Mucinex® DM active ingredients
MAXIMUM STRENGTH
mucus DM
Guaifenesin 1200 mg & Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 60 mg Extended-Release Tablets
EXPECTORANT/COUGH SUPPRESSANT
12 HOUR | Controls Cough
Thins and Loosens Mucus
42 Extended-Release Tablets
actual size
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Labeler — Meijer Distribution Inc (006959555) |
Revised: 12/2023 Meijer Distribution Inc
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