12 hour. 1200 mg guaifenesin & 60 mg dextromethorphan HBr extended-release bi-layer tablets. Thins and loosens mucus for 12 hours. Controls cough. Unique Bi-Layer Tablet: immediate-release layer; extended release layer; oval tablet. Ingredients:Active Ingredients (in each Extended-Release Bi-Layer Tablet): Dextromethorphan HBr (60 mg), Guaifenesin (1200 mg). Inactive Ingredients: Carbomer 934P, NF; D&C Yellow 10 Aluminum Lake; Hypromellose, USP; Magnesium Stearate, NF; Microcrystalline Cellulose, NF; Sodium Starch Glycolate, NF. 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. 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: 1 tablet every 12 hours; not more than 2 tablets in 24 hours. Children Under 12 Years of Age: Do not use. Store at 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C). 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 an 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. Tamper Evident: Do not use if carton is open or if printed seal on blister is broken or missing. Manufacturer: Reckitt Benckiser Inc. Address: Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224Phone: 866-MUCINEX
