Indications
Therapeutic Class
Pharmacology
Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in the chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through the mouth.
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.
Menthol is an organic compound made synthetically or obtained from corn mint, peppermint, or other mint oils. It has local anesthetic and counterirritant qualities, and it is widely used to relieve minor throat irritation.
Dosage & Administration
Interaction
Contraindications
Side Effects
Common side effects may include:
- Dizziness, drowsiness;
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
- Feeling nervous, restless, anxious, or irritable
Do not use for children less than 12 years of age.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide-guaifenesin have been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. There are no controlled data on this combination product in human pregnancy.
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide-guaifenesin is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.
There are no data on the excretion of dextromethorphan-guaifenesin into human milk. In nursing infants, a decision should be made to discontinue. There are no human studies on the use of menthol during pregnancy; thus, its risk is undetermined.
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