Description for Deconex DM Capsule
Drug Facts
Active Ingredients (in each capsule)
Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg
Guaifenesin 390 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg
Uses for Deconex DM Capsule
Purpose
- Cough Suppressant
- Expectorant
- Nasal Decongestant
Uses
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive
- nasal congestion
- reduces swelling of nasal passages
Dosage for Deconex DM Capsule
Directions
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
| Adults and children 12 years of age and over: | 1 capsule every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 capsules in 24 hours. |
| Children under 12 years of age: | Consult a physician. |
HOW SUPPLIED
Other Information
Store at controlled room temperature between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).
Supplied in a tight, light-resistant container with a child-resistant cap.
NDC 50991-583-60
Deconex DM Capsules are purple-yellow capsules imprinted "Deconex DM" in black ink.
Contains color additives including FD&C Yellow No. 5 (tartrazine).
Inactive Ingredients
Croscarmellose Sodium, Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #3, FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Yellow #6, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Maltodextrin, Povidone, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid, and Titanium Dioxide.
Questions? Comments? Call 1-800-882-1041
Manufactured for: Poly Pharmaceuticals, Quitman, MS 39355, 1 (800) 882-1041. Revised: Nov 2011
Side Effects for Deconex DM Capsule
No information provided. Please see the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS sections
Drug Interactions for Deconex DM Capsule
No information provided.
Warnings for Deconex DM Capsule
Included as part of the PRECAUTIONS section.
Precautions for Deconex DM Capsule
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Do not use this product
- 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 your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- a cough that last or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
- a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- cough, or nasal congestion persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
- new symptoms occur
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.
Patient Information for Deconex DM Capsule
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Do not use this product
- 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 your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- a cough that last or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
- a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- cough, or nasal congestion persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
- new symptoms occur
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.
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