Vanacof DM
Generic name: dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine [ dex-troe-meth-OR-fan, gwye-FEN-e-sin, fen-il-EFF-rin ]
Brand names: Broncotron-D, Duravent DM, Giltuss, Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion and Cough, Phlemex Forte,
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Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
What is Vanacof DM?
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that affects signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex. Guaifenesin is an expectorant that loosens congestion in your chest and throat. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages.
Vanacof DM is a combination medicine used to treat cough, stuffy nose, and chest congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
Vanacof DM will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.
There are many brands and forms of this medicine available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.
Vanacof DM may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, or phenylephrine.
Do not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have:
