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Biocotron Prescribing Information

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 28, 2024.

Active Ingredients: (in each 5 mL tsp.) Purpose

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10 mg..... Cough Suppressant

Guaifenesin 100 mg ..... Expectorant

Purpose

Cough suppressant

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.
When using this product,do not exceed recommended dosage

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.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

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

Questions or comments? 1-305-403-3788
Manufactured For: Advanced Generic Corporation, Miami, FL 33166.
www.advancedgeneric.com

Biocotron Label

BIOCOTRON
dextromethorphan, guaifenesin liquid
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:45737-209
Route of AdministrationORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (Dextromethorphan - UNII:7355X3ROTS) Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide10 mg in 5 mL
Guaifenesin (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (Guaifenesin - UNII:495W7451VQ) Guaifenesin100 mg in 5 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
Citric Acid Monohydrate (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)
Water (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
Methylparaben (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)
Propylene Glycol (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)
Sodium Citrate (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)
PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)
SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)
Product Characteristics
Color Score
ShapeSize
FlavorCHERRY (Cherry Flavor) Imprint Code
Contains
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:45737-209-16473 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/01/2009
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph finalpart34101/01/2009
Labeler - Advanced Generic Corporation (831762971)