FDA Label for Geri-tussin DM
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Geri-tussin DM Product Label
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Otc - Active Ingredient
per 5 mL teaspoonful
Dextromethorphan HBr - 10 mg
Guaifenesin - 100 mg
Otc - Purpose
Purpose
Cough Suppressant
Expectorant
Indications & Usage
Uses
- temporarilyrelievescoughduetominorthroatand bronchial irritation
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus)
- helps thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
Warnings
Warnings
Do not use 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.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients in this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- a cough with too much phlegm (mucus)
- a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
Stop use and ask a doctor if
cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back or is accompanied by fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Otc - 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.
Dosage & Administration
Directions
- take every 4 hours as needed, or as directed by a doctor
- do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
- do not exceed recommended dose
| Adults and children 12 years and over | 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) |
| Children under 12 years | do not use |
Inactive Ingredient
Inactive ingredients: artificial and natural cherry flavor, citric acid, FD&C Red #40, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, sucralose, sucrose COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENTS OF
Otc - Questions
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