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  • Mucinex DM Tablets (Adams)

    Drug Facts

    Active Ingredients:    Purpose:

    (in each extended-release

    bi-layer tablet)

    Dextromethorphan HBr

       30 mg..................................................Cough suppressant

    Guaifenesin 600 mg................................Expectorant

    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

    Warnings:

    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 a 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.

    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: one or two tablets every 12 hours; not more than 4 tablets in 24 hours
  • children under 12 years of age: do not use

    Other Information:

     

  • tamper evident: do not use if seal on bottle printed "SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION" is broken or missing
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • see bottom of bottle for lot code and expiration date

    Inactive Ingredients:    carbomer 934P, NF; D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake; hypromellose, USP; magnesium stearate, NF; microcrystalline cellulose, NF; sodium starch glycolate, NF

    How Supplied:

    Bottles of 20 tablets (NDC 63824-056-20), 40 tablets (NDC 63824-056-40).

    A modified oval bi-layer tablet debossed with "Adams" on the yellow layer and "600" on the white layer. Each tablet provides 600 mg guaifenesin and 30 mg dextromethorphan HBr.

    US Patent No.6,372,252 B1


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