Mucinex DM (guaifenesin 1200 mg dextromethorphan hydrobromide 60 mg) Dailymed

Otc - Active Ingredient Section

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Active ingredients (in each extended-release bi-layer tablet)	Purposes
Dextromethorphan HBr 60 mg	Cough suppressant
Guaifenesin 1200 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 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.

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

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

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

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: 1 tablet every 12 hours; not more than 2 tablets in 24 hours
• children under 12 years of age: do not use

Other Information

• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive Ingredients

carbomer homopolymer type B; D&C yellow no. 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.

Dist. by: RB Health (US) Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224

Made in England

Principal Display Panel - 14 Tablet Blister Pack Carton

NDC 63824-072-35 MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Mucinex®DM 1200 mg guaifenesin & 60 mg dextromethorphan HBr extended-release bi-layer tablets

EXPECTORANT & COUGH SUPPRESSANT

12 HOUR _®

• Controls Cough
• Thins and Loosens Mucus
• Immediate and Extended Release

14 EXTENDED-RELEASE BI-LAYER TABLETS