Guaifenesin-Dextromethorphan
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.
Last Reviewed: May 25, 2023
Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
Alka-Seltzer Plus Mucus and Congestion, Children’s Mucinex Cough, Coricidin HBP Chest Congestion and Cough, Diabetic Tussin DM, Mucinex Cough for Kids, Mucinex DM, PediaCare Children’s Cough and Congestion, Robitussin Cough Chest Congestion DM, Tussin DM, and Vicks DayQuil Mucus Control DM
Availability:
Over-the-counter
Therapeutic Class:
Antitussive (cough suppressant) and expectorant
Forms:
Tablet, extended-release tablet, capsule, syrup, oral solution, dissolvable granules
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
To loosen mucus (phlegm) and make it easier to clear from the respiratory passages
To provide temporary relief from cough due to common inhaled irritants or infections such as the common cold or flu
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Dextromethorphan-Guaifenesin Drug Class
Dextromethorphan (dex-troh-meth-ohr-fan) is an antitussive or cough suppressant. Guaifenesin (gwy-feneh-sin) is an expectorant.
Dextromethorphan-Guaifenesin Age Range
Adult-strength dextromethorphan and guaifenesin products are for use in adults and children 12 years of age and above. Children’s cough chest congestion DM products such as Children’s Mucinex Cough, Mucinex Cough for Kids, and PediaCare Children’s Cough and Congestion are for children between 4 and 12 years old. Dextromethorphan and guaifenesin is not safe for children under 4 years of age.
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