Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide And Hexylresorcinol

Generic Name: dextromethorphan hydrobromide and hexylresorcinol

Over-the-Counter (OTC)

Brand Names:

Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Plus Cough Relief

Active ingredients (in each lozenge) Purposes Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg Cough suppressant Hexylresorcinol 2 mg Oral pain reliever

Overview

Active ingredients (in each lozenge) Purposes Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg Cough suppressant Hexylresorcinol 2 mg Oral pain reliever

Uses

Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold occasional irritation and pain due to a sore mouth or sore throat pain associated with canker sores

Dosage

Directions dose as follows or as directed by a doctor or dentist adults and children 12 years of age and older take 2 lozenges (one immediately after the other) and allow each lozenge to dissolve slowly in the mouth; may be repeated every 4 hours as needed, not to exceed 12 lozenges in any 24-hour period children 6 to under 12 years of age take 1 lozenge and allow product to dissolve slowly in the mouth; may be repeated every 4 hours as needed, not to exceed 6 lozenges in any 24-hour period children under 6 years of age do not use

Side Effects

When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage Stop use and ask a doctor or dentist if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens swelling develops cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Interactions

Ask a doctor before use if you have persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

Warnings

Warnings Sore throat warning If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. 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. in children under 6 years of age When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage Ask a doctor before use if you have persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) Stop use and ask a doctor or dentist if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens swelling develops cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. 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. 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. in children under 6 years of age

Pregnancy

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Storage

Other information store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) protect contents from humidity keep lozenge in outer pack until use. Reseal outer pack after use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide And Hexylresorcinol used for?

Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold occasional irritation and pain due to a sore mouth or sore throat pain associated with canker sores

What are the side effects of Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide And Hexylresorcinol?

When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage Stop use and ask a doctor or dentist if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens swelling develops cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Can I take Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide And Hexylresorcinol during pregnancy?

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

What are the important warnings for Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide And Hexylresorcinol?

Warnings Sore throat warning If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. 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. in children under 6 years of age When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage Ask a doctor before use if you have persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) Stop use and ask a doctor or dentist if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens swelling develops cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. 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. 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. in children under 6 years of age

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Medical Disclaimer

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