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Guaifenesin dm - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 55154-5785
Drug Name

Guaifenesin dm

Type Brand
Pharm Class Decreased Respiratory Secretion Viscosity [PE],
Expectorant [EPC],
Increased Respiratory Secretions [PE],
Sigma-1 Agonist [EPC],
Sigma-1 Receptor Agonists [MoA],
Uncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antagonist [EPC],
Uncompetitive NMDA Receptor Antagonists [MoA]
Active Ingredients
Dextromethorphan 10 mg/5ml
Guaifenesin 100 mg/5ml
Route ORAL
Dosage Form SYRUP
RxCUI drug identifier 996520
Application Number M012
Labeler Name Cardinal Health 107, LLC
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
55154-5785-5 5 cup, unit-dose in 1 bag (55154-5785-5) / 5 ml in 1 cup, unit-dose
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Active ingredient

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DESCRIPTION Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains: Guaifenesin 100 mg Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10 mg Inactive Ingredients: Citric acid, FD&C Red No. 40, flavoring, glycerin, menthol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, and sucrose. Sodium Content: 4 mg/5 mL
Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains:
Guaifenesin100 mg
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide10 mg

Dosage and administration

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DIRECTIONS: Follow dosage below or use as directed by a physician. • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period. age dose adults and children 12 years and over 10 mL (2 teaspoonfuls) every 4 hours children 6 years to under 12 years 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) every 4 hours children 2 years to under 6 years 2.5 mL (1/2 teaspoonful) every 4 hours children under 2 years ask a doctor
agedose
adults and children 12 years and over 10 mL (2 teaspoonfuls) every 4 hours
children 6 years to under 12 years 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) every 4 hours
children 2 years to under 6 years 2.5 mL (1/2 teaspoonful) every 4 hours
children under 2 yearsask a doctor

Inactive ingredient

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Inactive Ingredients: Citric acid, FD&C Red No. 40, flavoring, glycerin, menthol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, and sucrose. Sodium Content: 4 mg/5 mL

Indications and usage

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USES • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold

Purpose

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Non-Narcotic, Alcohol Free Expectorant/Cough Suppressant

Spl product data elements

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GUAIFENESIN DM GUAIFENESIN and DEXTROMETHORPHAN CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE FD&C RED NO. 40 GLYCERIN MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM WATER SODIUM BENZOATE SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM SACCHARIN SODIUM SUCROSE GUAIFENESIN GUAIFENESIN DEXTROMETHORPHAN DEXTROMETHORPHAN DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE

Package label principal display panel

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Principal Display Panel Guaifenesin Syrup and Dextromethorphan 100 mg/10 mg per 5 mL 5 x 10 mL Cups Bag Label

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Professional Note: Guaifenesin has been shown to produce a color interference with certain clinical laboratory determinations of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) and vanillylmandelic acid (VMA). HOW SUPPLIED: Guaifenesin Syrup and Dextromethorphan is a red, cherry flavored syrup supplied in the following oral dosage forms: Overbagged with 5 cups per bag, NDC 55154-5785-5 MANUFACTURED BY Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc. Greenville, SC 29605 www.paipharma.com Distributed By: Cardinal Health Dublin, OH 43017 L54670891223 R11/16

Ask doctor

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Ask a doctor before use if you have • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) • cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

Do not use

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Do not use 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.

Keep out of reach of children

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Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Stop use

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Stop use and ask a doctor if • 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. • you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients.

Pregnancy or breast feeding

Pregnancy or Breast feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Storage and handling

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STORAGE: Keep tightly closed. Store at controlled room temperature, 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [See USP]. Protect from light.

Warnings

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WARNINGS Do not use 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 • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) • cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema Stop use and ask a doctor if • 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. • you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients. 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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