Drug Facts

Active Ingredients:                               Purpose:

(in each extended-release

bi-layer tablet)

Dextromethorphan HBr

   30 mg..................................................Cough suppressant

Guaifenesin 600 mg................................Expectorant

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

  • 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 a 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.

    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: one or two tablets every 12 hours; not more than 4 tablets in 24 hours
  • children under 12 years of age: do not use

    Other Information:

     

  • tamper evident: do not use if seal on bottle printed "SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION" is broken or missing
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • see bottom of bottle for lot code and expiration date

    Inactive Ingredients:    carbomer 934P, NF; D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake; hypromellose, USP; magnesium stearate, NF; microcrystalline cellulose, NF; sodium starch glycolate, NF

    How Supplied:

    Bottles of 20 tablets (NDC 63824-056-20), 40 tablets (NDC 63824-056-40).

    A modified oval bi-layer tablet debossed with "Adams" on the yellow layer and "600" on the white layer. Each tablet provides 600 mg guaifenesin and 30 mg dextromethorphan HBr.

    US Patent No.6,372,252 B1

    PRODUCT PHOTO(S):

    NOTE: These photos can be used only for identification by shape, color, and imprint. They do not depict actual or relative size.

    The product samples shown here have been supplied by the manufacturer and reproduced in full color by PDR as a quick-reference identification aid. While every effort has been made to assure accurate reproduction, please remember that any visual identification should be considered preliminary. In cases of poisoning or suspected overdosage, the drug's identity should be verified by chemical analysis.

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