Aquatab DM

Since this medicine is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are on a schedule, use the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of this medicine.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any cough, cold, or allergy medicine. Many medicines available over the counter contain dextromethorphan or guaifenesin. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much of this type of medication. Check the label to see if a medicine contains an antitussive or expectorant.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:

• mood changes;

• severe headache; or

• severe dizziness or anxiety, feeling like you might pass out;.

Common side effects may include:

• dizziness, drowsiness;

• sleep problems (insomnia);

• diarrhea; or

• feeling nervous, restless, anxious, or irritable;.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you are also using any other drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used together. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

Taking this medicine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can worsen these effects. Ask your doctor before taking dextromethorphan and guaifenesin with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

12 years and older: Follow adult dosing

Dosing varies by product, please refer to specific labeling:

Dextromethorphan-guaifenesin 5 mg-100 mg oral granule:
6 to 12 years: 1 to 2 packets every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 doses/day
Under 6 years: Do not use

Dextromethorphan-guaifenesin 5 mg-100 mg/5 mL oral liquid:
6 to 12 years: 5 mL to 10 mL every 4 hours, not to exceed 60 mL/day
4 to 6 years: 2.5 mL to 5 mL every 4 hours, not to exceed 30 mL/day
Under 4 years: Do not use

Dextromethorphan-guaifenesin 10 mg-100 mg/5 mL oral liquid:
6 to 12 years: 5 mL every 4 hours, not to exceed 30 mL/day
2 to 6 years: 2.5 mL every 4 hours, not to exceed 15 mL/day
Under 2 years: Do not use

Dextromethorphan-guaifenesin 10 mg-200 mg/15 mL oral liquid:
6 to 12 years: 15 mL every 4 hours, not to exceed 30 mL/day
4 to 6 years: Ask a doctor
Under 4 years: Do not use

Dextromethorphan-guaifenesin 20 mg-200 mg/10 mL oral liquid
6 to 12 years: 5 mL every 4 hours, not to exceed 30 mL/day
2 to 6 years: 2.5 mL every 4 hours, not to exceed 15 mL/day
Under 2 years: Do not use

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Dextromethorphan-guaifenesin should be administered with plenty of fluids.

Store oral liquid at room temperature (20C to 25C or 68F to 77F)