Biocotron: Package Insert / Prescribing Info
Package insert / product label
Generic name: dextromethorphan, guaifenesin
Dosage form: oral liquid
Drug class: Upper respiratory combinations
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 27, 2025.
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Active Ingredients: (in each 5 mL tsp.) Purpose
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10 mg..... Cough Suppressant
Guaifenesin 100 mg ..... Expectorant
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema.
Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
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 you are taking a prescription drug that contains an MAOI;ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions Do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period, unless directed by a physician.
Age | Dose |
adults and children 12 years and over | 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) every 4 hours |
children 6 years to under 12 years | 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 hours |
children under 6 years | ask a doctor |
Uses
- temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritations as may occur with a cold
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
Inactive ingredients citric acid, cherry flavor, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate and sucralose
BIOCOTRON
dextromethorphan, guaifenesin liquid |
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Labeler - Advanced Generic Corporation (831762971) |
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