Generic: DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUIAFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL
Expectorant [EPC]
Uses • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive • temporarily relieves: • nasal congestion due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies (allergic rhinitis) • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold
Warnings Do not use in a child who is 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 child's prescription drug contains a MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product. Ask a doctor before use if the child has • heart disease • thyroid disease • high blood pressure • diabetes • cough that occurs with too much...
Warnings Do not use in a child who is 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 child's prescription drug contains a MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product. Ask a doctor before use if the child has • heart disease • thyroid disease • high blood pressure • diabetes • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) • cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with asthma. When using this product, do not use more than directed. Stop use and ask a doctor if • your child gets nervous, dizzy, or sleepless • symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever • 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. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
No specific warnings reported by FDA for this product.
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