CounterAct Cough
Dosage form: syrup
Ingredients: DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10mg in 5mL, GUAIFENESIN 100mg in 5mL
Labeler: Melaleuca, Inc.
NDC code: 54473-080
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 6, 2025.
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL tsp)
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10 mg
Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg
Purpose
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10 mg..........Cough Suppressant
Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg............................Expectorant
Uses
- temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes
Warnings
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 your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
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 for more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
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
- this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age
age
dose
adults and children
12 years and over
2 tsp every
4 hours
children under 12 years
do not use
Other information
- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, FD and C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate
Questions or comments?
1-800-282-3000
DO NOT USE IF PRINTED NECKBAND IS BROKEN OR MISSING
COUNTERACT
COUGH
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Labeler - Melaleuca, Inc. (139760102) |
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
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