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Mucinex DM Maximum Strength 12 Hour Cough & Chest Congestion Extended-Release Bi-Layer Tablets

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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: Tamper evident: do not use if carton is open or if printed seal on blister is broken or missing. Store at 20-25 degrees C (68-77 degrees F).

 

Description

Mucinex DM Maximum Strength 12 Hour Cough & Chest Congestion Extended-Release Bi-Layer Tablets. 1200 mg guaifenesin & 60 mg dextromethorphan HBr. Expectorant & cough suppressant. Thins and loosens mucus. Controls cough. 14 extended-release bi-layer tablets.

Other Description

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. Questions? 1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639). You may also report side effects to this phone number. Unique Bi-Layer tablet. Immediate-release layer. Tablet shown actual size. Extended-release layer. Parents: learn about teen medicine abuse. www.StopMedicineAbuse.org. Choose from the Mucinex line of products to treat your symptoms. Mucinex relieves chest congestion - thins and loosens mucus for 12 hours. Mucinex DM controls cough. Thins and loosens mucus for 12 hours. Mucinex D clears nasal/sinus congestion. Thins and loosens mucus for 12 hours. Please visit our web site www.mucinex.com. Reckitt Benckiser.  RBI 2010.

Ingredients

Active ingredients (in each extended-release bi-layer tablet) - Purpose. Dextromethorphan HBr 60 mg - Cough suppressant. Guaifenesin 1200 mg - Expectorant. Inactive ingredients: Carbomer Homopolymer type B; D&C Yellow #10 Aluminum Lake; Hypromellose, USP; Magnesium Stearate, NF; Microcrystalline Cellulose, NF; Sodium Starch Glycolate, NF.

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.

Distributor

Reckitt Benckiser Inc
Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224
1-866-682-4639
www.mucinex.com

UPC

00363824072142