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    • DESPEC DM

    • QTY 400
    • 100-10-5MG
    • Liquid
    • Near  77381

DEXTROMETHORPHAN; GUAIFENESIN; PHENYLEPHRINE (dex troe meth OR fan; gwye FEN e sin; fen il EF rin) treats the symptoms of the common cold, allergies, or flu. It works by reducing cough, loosening mucus, and decreasing a runny or stuffy nose. It is a combination of a cough suppressant, a decongestant, and an expectorant.


DESPEC DM Lifestyle Interactions

  • Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 20mg/10mL, Guaifenesin 200mg/10mL, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 10mg/10mL, Oral solution

    Interaction: Caffeine-containing Foods/Beverages
    Severity: Moderate
    Notes for Consumers: Limit caffeine intake (examples: coffee, teas, colas, chocolate and some herbal supplements) while taking Phenylephrine. Also avoid medicines containing additional Caffeine whenever possible. Side effects from Phenylephrine may get worse if you take excessive Caffeine. Taking a high amount of Caffeine can increase the risk of nausea, nervousness, palpitations, problems with sleep, rapid heartbeat, tremor, or other side effects.
    Notes for Professionals: Caffeine is a CNS-stimulant and such actions are expected to be additive when coadministered with other CNS stimulants or psychostimulants.

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