Dextromethorphan HBr and Guaifenesin Oral Solution 100 mg/5mL; 10 mg/5mL Liquid
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Uncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antagonist class.
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- The two ingredients tackle your symptoms from different angles. Guaifenesin is an expectorant — it helps thin and loosen the mucus in your chest so you can cough it up more easily....
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- It depends on which antidepressant you're taking. If it's a type called an MAOI — which includes certain older antidepressants and some medications for Parkinson's disease — you sh...
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A natural extract from licorice root, ammonium glycyrrhizate is used as a flavoring agent and sweetener in medicines. It may also help soothe irritated tissues in the mouth or throat.
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Anhydrous citric acid is a sour, crystalline powder derived from citric acid with water removed. In medicines, it acts as a buffer to control pH, adds tartness to improve taste, and helps tablets disintegrate.
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Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
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Potassium citrate is a salt derived from citric acid and potassium. In medicines, it acts as a buffer to adjust and maintain the pH balance of the product, helping keep it stable and palatable.
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Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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Propylparaben is a chemical preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and personal care products. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage.
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Sorbitol is a natural sugar alcohol derived from glucose. It serves as a sweetener, humectant, and bulking agent in medications to improve taste and help maintain moisture in the product.
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Sucralose is a synthetic sweetener made from sugar. It's added to medicines to improve taste without adding calories, helping make bitter or unpleasant-tasting drugs easier to take.
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
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💲 Pricing
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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Per unit | Per pack | Marketing start | Status |
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| 81033-0103-50 | 100 CUP, UNIT-DOSE in 1 CASE (81033-103-50) / 5 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE (81033-103-05) | $0.4051 / mL | $202.56 | 2024-12-02 | Active |
| 81033-0103-51 You're viewing this | 100 CUP, UNIT-DOSE in 1 CASE (81033-103-51) / 10 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE (81033-103-10) | — | — | 2024-12-02 | Active |
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What quantity is in NDC 81033-0103-51?
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Dextromethorphan HBr and Guaifenesin Oral Solution 100 mg/5mL; 10 mg/5mL Liquid?
Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
USES temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
DIRECTIONS DIRECTIONS Follow dosage table below or use as directed by a physician Do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period Age Dose adults and children 12 years and over 10mL (2 teaspoonful) every 4 hours children 6 to under 12 years of age 5mL (1 teaspoonful) every 4 hours children 2 to under 6 years of age 2.5mL (1/2 teaspoonful) every 4 hours children under 2 years consult a doctor
⚠️ Warnings ▾
WARNINGS 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 your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
HOW SUPPLIED Dextromethorphan hydrobromide and Guaifenesin is a clear, grape flavor solution supplied in the following oral dosage forms: 5 mL unit dose cup: NDC 81033-103-05 Case containing 100 units dose cups of 5 mL: NDC 81033-103-50 10 mL unit dose cups: NDC 81033-103-10 Case containing 100 unit dose cups of 10 mL: NDC 81033-103-51
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
STORAGE Store at controlled temperature 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [See USP]. Protect from light.
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients Inactive Ingredients: citric acid, grape flavor, methylparaben, monoammonium glycrrhizate, potassium citrate, propylene glycol, propylparaban,purified water, sorbitol, sucralose.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Dextromethorphan HBr and Guaifenesin Oral Solution 5 and 10 mL Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by the FDA, however, they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies. DM Guaifenesin Non-Narcotic, Sugar, Dye and Alcohol Free Cough Suppressant/Expectorant
📋 Description ▾
DESCRIPTION Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains: Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10 mg Guaifenesin 100 mg Each 10 mL (2 teaspoonfuls) contains: Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 20 mg Guaifenesin 200 mg