FDA Label for Tussin

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Tussin Product Label

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Active Ingredient (In Each 10 Ml)



Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 30 mg


Purpose



Cough suppressant


Use



  • •temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold

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.

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have



  • •cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • •cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema

Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If



cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.


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. (1-800-222-1222)


Directions



  • •do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period
  • •measure only with dosing cup provided
  • •keep dosing cup with product
  • •mL = milliliter
  • •this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age
  • age

    dose

    adults and children 12 years and over

    10 mL every 6 to 8 hours

    children under 12 years

    do not use


Other Information



  • •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive Ingredients



alcohol, anhydrous citric acid, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, menthol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate


Questions Or Comments?



1-800-719-9260


Principal Display Panel



Compare to the active ingredient in Robitussin® Long-Acting Cough

Non-Drowsy

Long-Acting

Tussin

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr

Cough Suppressant

Adult Cough

Relieves:

Cough for up to 8 hours

ALCOHOL 1.4%

For ages 12 & over

Dosage cup provided

4 FL OZ (118 mL)


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