Otc - Active Ingredient
Active ingredient (in each soft gelatin capsule)
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 15 mg
The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Glenmark Therapeutics Inc., Usa for the product Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (NDC 72657-484). This document serves as the official prescribing information, containing essential scientific data and clinical materials required for healthcare providers and patients.
This specific version of the label includes detailed information regarding otc - active ingredient, otc - purpose, indications & usage, warnings, otc - do not use, otc - ask doctor, otc - stop use, otc - pregnancy or breast feeding, and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.
Active ingredient (in each soft gelatin capsule)
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 15 mg
Purpose
Cough suppressant
Use
temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold.
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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breastfeeding, 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
age | dose |
adults and children 12 years and over | take 2 capsules every 6 to 8 hours, as needed |
children under 12 years | do not use |
Other information
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