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Guaifenesin/Dextromethorphan/Decongestant Oral

IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
GUAIFENESIN/DEXTROMETHORPHAN/DECONGESTANT – ORAL
USES: Guaifenesin is an expectorant which helps to loosen mucus. Dextromethorphan suppresses a cough. Decongestants relieve nasal stuffiness. This combination medication is used to treat a cough and relieve symptoms associated with the common cold, allergies, hay fever, sinusitis and other respiratory illnesses.
HOW TO USE: This medication is best taken with a full glass of water after a meal or snack. Swallow long acting tablets and capsules whole. Do not crush or chew them because the long action will be destroyed and the chance of side effects will be increased. Take this medication as prescribed. Do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed.
SIDE EFFECTS: Mild dizziness, mild drowsiness, headache, loss of appetite, nausea, dry mouth or nervousness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, rapid pulse, skin rash, painful or difficult urination, tremors, extreme nervousness, trouble sleeping. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially: kidney disease, heart disease, lung disease, asthma, emphysema, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, diabetes, glaucoma, prostate trouble, any drug allergies. Check this product’s ingredient list for phenylpropanolamine (PPA). The FDA has issued warnings regarding PPA side effects. Consult your pharmacist promptly if it contains PPA or if you are uncertain this product has PPA. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This medication may be excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you use, especially: medication for blood pressure, MAO inhibitors (e.g., phenelzine, furazolidone, moclobemide, linezolid, procarbazine, selegiline), sibutramine, narcotic pain medicines (e.g., codeine, morphine). Limit your intake of alcoholic beverages while taking this medication. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea/vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, loss of coordination, unusual movements of the eyes, slow or shallow breathing, unconsciousness, slurred speech, change in behavior, convulsions, unusual slow or fast heartbeat, chest pain, increased thirst, fatigue, muscle weakness, headache, fever, chills, large pupils, anxiety, sweating, or tremors.
NOTES: Drink plenty of fluids, especially water while taking this medication. It will help to break up mucus and clear congestion.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom.


Brand Name Guaifenesin/Dextromethorphan/Decongestant Oral drugs

  • Alatuss
  • Albatussin
  • Albatussin Sr
  • Ambi 45/800/30
  • Ambifed G Dm
  • Benylin
  • Broncotron D
  • Brontuss Sf
  • Certuss D
  • Cold/Cough
  • Coldmist Dm
  • Cough Formula D
  • Decongestant Cough Formula D
  • Decongestant Cough Formula D
  • Despec
  • Despec Dm
  • Dimetapp
  • Duraphen Dm
  • Dynatuss Ex
  • Formula D
  • Gdp Ex
  • Genantuss
  • Genebronco D
  • Genetuss
  • Genetuss 2
  • Gfn 1200/Dm 60/Pse 120
  • Gfn 550/Pse 60/Dm 30
  • Gfn 595/Pse 48/Dm 32 Tab
  • Gfn 800/Pse 60/Dm 30
  • Gfn600/Pse60/Dm30
  • Gfn600 Pse60 Dm30
  • Gfn Dm Pse
  • Giltuss
  • Giltuss Pediatric
  • Giltuss Tr
  • Guaif Dm Pse
  • Guaifen/Dm Hb/P Ephedrine
  • Guaifen Dextrom Pseudoephedrin
  • Guaifen Dextro Pseudo
  • Guaimist Dm
  • Guiatuss Cf
  • Hca Tussin Cold & Cough
  • Hm Tussin Cf
  • Hm Tussin Cough & Cold
  • Hydro Pro Dm
  • Mardrops Dx
  • Maxifed Dm
  • Maxifed Dmx
  • Medent Dm
  • Medifirst Cold Relief
  • Medi Tussin
  • Medi Tussin Cf
  • Medi Tussin Cough & Cold
  • Mintab
  • Mintab C
  • Nortuss D.E.
  • Nortuss De
  • Novahistine Dmx
  • Numonyl Dx
  • Panmist Dm
  • Pdm Gg
  • Pediatric Formula
  • P Ephedrine/Guaifen/Dm
  • Phenydex
  • Profen Forte Dm
  • Profen Ii Dm
  • Protuss Dm
  • Pseudo Dm Gg
  • Pseudoephedrine/Guaifenesin/Dm
  • Pseudovent Dm
  • P Tuss Dm
  • Q Tussin Cf
  • Quala Tla
  • Relacon Dm
  • Robafen Cf
  • Robafen Cough/Cold
  • Robitussin
  • Robitussin Cf
  • Ru Tuss Dm
  • Santuss
  • Sinutuss Dm
  • Super Tussin Cf
  • Touro Cc
  • Trikof D
  • Trituss
  • Trituss Er
  • Tri Vent Dm
  • Tusnel Pediatric
  • Tusnel Dm
  • Tussafed Ex
  • Tussafed Ex
  • Tussafed La
  • Tussaphen
  • Tuss Da Nr
  • Tussex
  • Tussex Cough
  • Tussidex
  • Tussin
  • Tussin Cf
  • Tussin Cf Cough Formula
  • Tussin Cold & Cough
  • Tussin Cold And Cough
  • Tussin Cold Cough
  • Tussin Cough & Cold
  • Tussin Cough Cold
  • Tussin Cf
  • Tussi Pres
  • Tv R Tissom Cough/Cold
  • V R Tussin Cf
  • V R Tussin Cough/Cold
  • Z Cof Dm
  • Zotex
  • Zotex La

Generic GUAIFENESIN/DEXTROMETHORPHAN/DECONGESTANT - ORAL drugs

  • Guaifenesin, Dextromethorphan H Br And Phenylephrine Oral
  • Guaifenesin, Dextromethorphan H Br And Phenylpropanolamine Oral
  • Guaifenesin, Dextromethorphan H Br And Pseudoephedrine Oral