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Description for Deconex Capsule

Drug Facts

Active Ingredients (in each capsule)

Guaifenesin 390 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

Uses for Deconex Capsule

Purpose

  • Expectorant
  • Nasal Decongestant

Uses

Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:

  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive
  • nasal congestion
  • reduces swelling of nasal passages

Dosage for Deconex Capsule

Directions

Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 capsule every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 capsules in 24 hours.
Children under 12 years of age: Consult a physician.

HOW SUPPLIED

Other Information

Store at controlled room temperature between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).

Supplied in a tight, light-resistant container with a child-resistant cap.

NDC 50991-582-60

Deconex Capsules are blue-orange capsules imprinted "Deconex" in black ink.

Inactive Ingredients

Croscarmellose Sodium, Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Yellow #6, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Maltodextrin, Povidone, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid, and Titanium Dioxide.

Questions? Comments? Call 1-800-882-1041

Manufactured for: Poly Pharmaceuticals, Quitman, MS 39355, 1 (800) 882-1041. Revised: Nov 2011

Side Effects for Deconex Capsule

No information provided. Please see the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS sections

Drug Interactions for Deconex Capsule

No information provided.

Warnings for Deconex Capsule

Included as part of the PRECAUTIONS section.

Precautions for Deconex Capsule

Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Do not use this product

  • 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

  • a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or
    emphysema
  • a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
  • cough or nasal congestion persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache.
  • A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
    new symptoms occur

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.

Overdose Information for Deconex Capsule

No information provided.

Contraindications for Deconex Capsule

No information provided.

Clinical Pharmacology for Deconex Capsule

No information provided.

Patient Information for Deconex Capsule

Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Do not use this product

  • 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

  • a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or
    emphysema
  • a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
  • cough or nasal congestion persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache.
  • A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
    new symptoms occur

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.

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