Q-Tussin DM [OTC]
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Cheracol? D [OTC];Cheracol? Plus [OTC];Coricidin HBP? Chest Congestion and Cough [OTC];Diabetic Siltussin-DM DAS-Na Maximum Strength [OTC];Diabetic Siltussin-DM DAS-Na [OTC];Diabetic Tussin? DM Maximum Strength [OTC];Diabetic Tussin? DM [OTC];Double Tussin DM [OTC];Fenesin DM IR [OTC];Guaicon DMS [OTC];Iophen DM-NR [OTC];Kolephrin? GG/DM [OTC];Mucinex? DM Maximum Strength [OTC];Mucinex? DM [OTC];Mucinex? Kid's Cough Mini-MeltsT [OTC];Mucinex? Kid's Cough [OTC];Q-Tussin DM [OTC];RefenesenT DM [OTC];Robafen DM Clear [OTC];Robafen DM [OTC];Robitussin? Peak Cold Cough + Chest Congestion DM [OTC];Robitussin? Peak Cold Maximum Strength Cough + Chest Congestion DM [OTC];Robitussin? Peak Cold Sugar-Free Cough + Chest Congestion DM [OTC];Safe Tussin? DM [OTC];Scot-Tussin? Senior [OTC];Silexin [OTC];Siltussin DM DAS [OTC];Siltussin DM [OTC];Vicks? 44E [OTC];Vicks? DayQuil? Mucus Control DM [OTC];Vicks? Nature FusionT Cough & Chest Congestion [OTC];Vicks? Pediatric Formula 44E [OTC]
Brand Names: Canada:
Balminil DM E;Benylin? DM-E
Uses
- It is used to thin mucous so it can be taken from the body by coughing.
- Guaifenesin thins fluids in the lungs.
- Dextromethorphan works on the cough center in the brain.
Dosing
How to take
- Take with a full glass of water.
- Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
- Long-acting products: Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
- 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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