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Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Maxiphen DM;Maxiphen DMX;Mucinex? Children's Multi-Symptom Cold [OTC];Robafen CF Cough & Cold [OTC];Robitussin? Children's Cough & Cold CF [OTC];Robitussin? Peak Cold Maximum Strength Multi-Symptom Cold [OTC];Robitussin? Peak Cold Multi-Symptom Cold [OTC];SINUtuss? DM [DSC];TussoT-DMR [DSC]
Uses
- It is used to treat nose stuffiness.
- It is used to stop coughing.
- It is used to thin mucous so it can be taken from the body by coughing.
- Guaifenesin thins fluids in the lungs.
- Phenylephrine shrinks swollen nose tissue and opens up passages.
- Dextromethorphan works on the cough center in the brain.
Dosing
How to take
- Take with a full glass of water.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
- There is a liquid (syrup) if you cannot swallow pills.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
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