Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin Oral drops, solution

Brand Names: Cofex-DM, Diabetic Tuss DM, Fenesin DM, Guaifenesin DM, Mucinex Children's Cough, GG/DM, Ri-Tussin DM, Mindal DM, Robitussin Cough & Congestion DM Max, Genatuss DM, See more brands »

Brand Names: Cofex-DM, Diabetic Tuss DM, Fenesin DM, Guaifenesin DM, Mucinex Children's Cough, GG/DM, Ri-Tussin DM, Mindal DM, Robitussin Cough & Congestion DM Max, Genatuss DM, Aquatab DM(obsolete), Naldecon Senior DX, Dextromethorphan-Guaifenesin LA, Maxi-Tuss DM, Aquabid DM, Robitussin-SF, Siltussin-DM DAS-NA Maximum Strength, Phanatuss, Vicks 44E, Guiatuss DM, Robitussin DM, Guai-Dex, Siltussin-DM DAS-NA, Touro, Fenex-DM, Children's Mucus Relief Cough, Halotussin DM, Siltussin DM, Guiacough DM, Guiat Clear DM, Kita La Tos, Glycotuss-DM, Dex-Tuss DM, Mytussin DM, Robitussin Cough Sugar-Free DM, Iophen DM NR, Z-Cof LAX, Vicks 44E Pediatric, Iophen DM, Tussi-Bid, Q-Tussin DM, Tussidin DM, Guaifen DM NR, Guaiasorb Cough Medicine, Touro DM, Cough Formula-DM, GG-DM SR, Q-Bid DM, Benylin Expectorant, Cheracol-D, Lotussin DM, Recofen Plus, Sudal DM, Duratuss DM, Anti-Tuss DM, Naldecon DX Liquigel, Siltussin DM DAS Cough Formula, Safetussin 30 DM, Cheracol D Cough, Diabetic Suppressant, Tusscidin DM, Guaifenesin DM SR, Allfen DM, Simuc-DM, Kolephrin GG/DM, Guaifen DM, Robafen DM, Bidex-DM, Mucobid, Scot-Tussin Senior, Muco-Fen DM, Drituss DM, Altarussin DM, Mastussin DM, Robitussin Cough & Congestion, Iobid DM, Monafed DM, Guiatuss Clear, Double-Tussin DM, S-Pack DM, Mintab DM, Robitussin DM Infant Drops, Humigen DM, Aquatab DM, MucusRelief DM, Nalspan Senior DX, Robafen DM Clear, Allfen-DM, Guaifenex DM, Amibid DM, Recofen D, Hydro-Tuss DM, Muco-Fen 800 DM, DuraDEX Forte, Guiadrine DM, Iofen-DM NF, Humibid CS, Coricidin HBP Chest Congestion & Cough Liqui-Gels, Fenesin DM IR, Phlemex, Bidex-A, Relacon LAX, Mucinex Children's Cough Mini-Melts, Extuss LA, HT Tuss DM, Tussi-Organidin DM NR, Su-Tuss DM, Rhinosyn-DMX, Expectorant DM, Ambi 1000/55, Robichem DM, Biotuss DM, DuraDEX, T-Tussin DM, Tolu-Sed DM, Scot-Tussin DM, Gani-Tuss-DM NR, ExeFen-DM, Duratuss DM 12, Diabetic Tuss DM Maximum Strength, Respa-DM, Zotex DMX, Bidex-DMI, Mucobid DM, Tussin DM, G-Bid DM, Halotussin DM Sugar Free, Duraganidin, Tuss-DM, Ru-Tuss 800 DM, Guiatussin-DM, Mucinex DM, Mucinex DM Max Strength, Humibid DM Pediatric, Robitussin DM Sugar FreeSee fewer brands »

What is this medicine?

DEXTROMETHORPHAN; GUAIFENESIN (dex troe meth OR fan; gwye FEN e sin) is a combination of a cough suppressant and expectorant. It is used for the temporary relief of coughs. This medicine is also used to loosen mucus.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• kidney disease
• liver disease
• lung disease like asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema
• taken an MAOI like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, or Parnate in last 14 days
• unable to sit up
• an unusual or allergic reaction to dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, other medicines, foods, dyes, bromides, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

Take this medicine by mouth with a full glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Use a specially marked spoon or dropper to measure each dose. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one. Household spoons are not accurate. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 2 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

What may interact with this medicine?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

• MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
• procarbazine

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

• other medicines for colds or allergy
• medicines for depression or other mental disturbances

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

Do not treat yourself for a cough for more than 1 week without consulting your doctor or health care professional. If you have a high fever, skin rash, lasting headache, or sore throat, see your doctor.

Drink water daily while you are taking this medicine to help loosen mucus.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
• breathing problems
• confusion
• excitement, nervousness, restlessness, or irritability

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• headache
• stomach upset

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Keep bottle tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

NOTE:This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.