Monograph Details
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Respiratory Tract
> Cough and cold
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MUCINEX D |
| Manufacturer |
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Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Expectorant + decongestant. |
| Generic Name |
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Guaifenesin 600mg + pseudoephedrine HCl 60mg; ext-rel tabs. |
| Also |
• MAXIMUM STRENGTH MUCINEX D
• MUCINEX COLD FOR KIDS
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| Indications |
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Cough and nasal congestion. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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Swallow whole. 2 tabs every 12 hours. Max: 4 tabs/day. |
| Contraindications |
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During or within 14 days of MAOIs. |
| Precautions |
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Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Cardiovascular disease. Hyperthyroidism. Hypertension. Diabetes. GI or GU obstruction. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers. |
| Interactions |
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Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs (see Contraindications). |
| Adverse Reactions |
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GI upset, drowsiness, headache, rash, diizziness, nervousness, insomnia. |
| How Supplied |
Mucinex D—18
Maximum Strength Mucinex D—24
Soln—4oz |
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