Biocotron
Generic name:dextromethorphan, guaifenesin
Dosage form: oral liquid
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 1, 2020.
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Active Ingredients: (in each 5 mL tsp.) Purpose
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10 mg..... Cough Suppressant
Guaifenesin 100 mg ..... Expectorant
Purpose
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
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 more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
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 you are taking a prescription drug that contains an MAOI;ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
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, unless directed by a physician.
| Age | Dose |
| adults and children 12 years and over | 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) every 4 hours |
| children 6 years to under 12 years | 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 hours |
| children under 6 years | ask a doctor |
Uses
- temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritations as may occur with a cold
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
Inactive ingredients citric acid, cherry flavor, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate and sucralose
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Manufactured For: Advanced Generic Corporation, Miami, FL 33166.
www.advancedgeneric.com
