basic care mucus dm
dextromethorphan HBr, guaifenesin · Tablet, Extended Release · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each extended-release tablet) Dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg Guaifenesin 600 mg
Purpose
Purposes Cough suppressant Expectorant
Uses
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
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. 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. (1-800-222-1222)
Do not use
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
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
When using this product
• do not use more than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor
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.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
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
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 or 2 tablets every 12 hours; not more than 4 tablets in 24 hours
• children under 12 years of age: do not use
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients carbomer homopolymer type B, copovidone, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium hydroxide, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide
Questions?
Questions or comments? 1-800-719-9260
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Amazon.com Services LLC (revised Aug 6, 2021). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in 2 products
- Guaifenesin in 2 products
basic care mucus dm NDC products (2)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72288-219 | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 30 mg/1; Guaifenesin 600 mg/1 Tablet, Extended Release | Amazon.com Services LLC | ANDA |
| 72288-812 | Guaifenesin 1200 mg/1; Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 60 mg/1 Tablet, Extended Release | Amazon.com Services LLC | ANDA |
Frequently asked questions
What is basic care mucus dm used for?
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
Who makes basic care mucus dm?
basic care mucus dm is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Amazon.com Services LLC.