Deconex DM Capsule (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine): Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, Warning

PROFESSIONAL CONSUMER SIDE EFFECTS

Drug Description

DECONEX DM
(dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride) Capsule

DESCRIPTION

Drug Facts

Active Ingredients (in each capsule)

Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg
Guaifenesin 390 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

Indications

INDICATIONS

Purpose

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

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

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 & Drug Interactions

SIDE EFFECTS

No information provided. Please see the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS sections

DRUG INTERACTIONS

No information provided.

Warnings & Precautions

WARNINGS

Included as part of the PRECAUTIONS section.

PRECAUTIONS

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.

Overdosage & Contraindications

OVERDOSE

No information provided.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

No information provided.

Clinical Pharmacology

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

No information provided.

Medication Guide

PATIENT INFORMATION

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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