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Description for Mucinex
Active ingredients (in each extended-release bi-layer tablet)
Dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg
Guaifenesin 600 mg Expectorant
Uses for Mucinex
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 and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
- the intensity of coughing
- the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
Dosage for Mucinex
Directions
- do not crush, chew, or break tablet
- take with a full glass of water
- this product can be administered without regard for timing of meals
- adults and children 12 years and older: 1 or 2 tablets every 12 hours; not more than 4 tablets in 24 hours
- children under 12 years of age: do not use
HOW SUPPLIED
Storage And Handling
Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
carbomer homopolymer type B; D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake; hypromellose, USP; magnesium stearate, NF; microcrystalline cellulose, NF; sodium starch glycolate, NF
Questions?
1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)
You may also report side effects to this phone number.
Manufactured by: Dist. by: RB Health (US) Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224. Made in England. Revised: N/A
Side Effects for Mucinex
No information is available.
Drug Interactions for Mucinex
No information is available.
Warnings for Mucinex
Do not use
- for children under 12 years of age
- 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 accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus)
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 overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Precautions for Mucinex
No information provided.
Overdose Information for Mucinex
No information is available.
Contraindications for Mucinex
No information is available.
Clinical Pharmacology for Mucinex
No information provided.
Patient Information for Mucinex
No information provided. Please refer to the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS section.
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