Fenesin DM IR
Generic name:dextromethorphan and guaifenesin [ DEX-troe-me-THOR-fan-and-gwye-FEN-e-sin ]
Brand names: Aquatab DM, Broncotron, Coricidin HBP Chest Congestion & Cough, DayQuil Mucus Control DM, Delsym Cough Plus Chest Congestion DM,
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Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
What is Fenesin DM IR?
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. Guaifenesin is an expectorant.
Fenesin DM IR is a combination medicine used to treat cough and chest congestion caused by the common cold or allergies.
Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking.
There are many brands and forms of this medication available and not all brands are listed on this leaflet.
Fenesin DM IR may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use Fenesin DM IR if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.
Before taking this medicine
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, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have:
a cough with mucus; or
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
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