dextromethorphan hydrobromide and guaifenesin (Mucinex Fast-Max DM Max) Drug Information - Guideline Central

Mucinex Fast-MaxDM Max (dextromethorphan hydrobromide and guaifenesin) solution

Reckitt Benckiser LLC
Reckitt Benckiser LLC
Mucinex Fast-Max
DM Max
dextromethorphan hydrobromide and guaifenesin
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
DEXTROMETHORPHAN
GUAIFENESIN
GUAIFENESIN
AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID
EDETATE DISODIUM
FD&C RED NO. 40
GLYCERIN
PROPYLENE GLYCOL
PROPYL GALLATE
WATER
SODIUM BENZOATE
SORBITOL
SUCRALOSE
TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE
XANTHAN GUM

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each 20 mL) Purposes
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mgCough suppressant
Guaifenesin 400 mgExpectorant

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

  • 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 that occurs with 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 headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.

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 take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
  • measure only with dosing cup provided
  • do not use dosing cup with other products
  • dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
  • adults and children 12 years of age and over: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours
  • children under 12 years of age: do not use

Other information

  • each 20 mL contains: sodium 12 mg
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • do not refrigerate

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

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