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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