MAXIMUM STRENGTH Mucus D (maximum strength mucus d (guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride) tablet, extended release) Dailymed
Generic: guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride is used for the treatment of Bronchitis Common Cold Cough Laryngitis Pharyngitis Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial Sinusitis Whooping Cough Asthma
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Drug Facts
Otc - Active Ingredient Section
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Active ingredients (in each extended-release tablet) Purposes Guaifenesin 1200 mg Expectorant Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg Nasal Decongestant
Uses
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
- temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to:
- common cold
- hay fever
- upper respiratory allergies
- temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
- promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
- temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
Warnings
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
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
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- 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
- you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
- symptoms do not get better within 7 days, come back or occur with a 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 (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
- do not crush, chew, or break extended-release 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 extended-release tablet every 12 hours; not more than 2 extended-release tablets in 24 hours
- children under 12 years of age: do not use
Other Information
- Tamper evident: Do not use if carton is open or if printed seal on buler is broken or missing.
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive Ingredients
carbomer homopolymer, NF; hypromellose, USP; magnesium stearate, NF; microcrystalline cellulose, NF
Questions?
call toll-free Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm EST at 1-800-406-7984. You may also report side effects to this phone number.
Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895
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MAXIMUM STRENGTH Mucus D GUAIFENESIN 1200 mg & PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HCl 120 mg EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS
EXPECTORANT & NASAL DECONGESTANT
- Clears nasal/sinus congestion
- Thins & loosens mucus
- Immediate & extended release
12 HOUR
Actual Size
24 EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS
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