FDA Label for Tussin Dmmaximum Strength
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Tussin Dmmaximum Strength Product Label
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Active Ingredients (In Each 5 Ml Tsp)
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10mg
Guaifenesin, USP 200mg
Purposes
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Uses
helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes
temporarily relieves:
- cough due to minor bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold or inhaled irritants
- the impulse to cough
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
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 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, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If
cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs 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
Directions
- shake well before using
- do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
- only use the measuring cup that is included with this product for accurate dosing
Age | Dose |
adults and children 12 years and over | 2 tsp (10ml) every 4 hours |
children under 12 years | do not use |
Other Information
- each teaspoon contains: sodium 5 mg
- store at 20-25oC (68-77oF)
- do not refrigerate
- alcohol-free
- measuring cup provided
Inactive Ingredients:
artificial and natural flavors, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, Dand C red no. 33, FD and c red no. 40, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, menthol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, xanthan gum
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NDC 59779-967-04
Compare to the active ingredients in Adult Robitussin Cough and Chest congestion
Maximum Strength
Tussin DM
Adult Cough and chest congestion
Cough Supressant (Dextromethorphan HBr)
Expectorant (Guaifenesin)
Relieves:
Cough
Chest congestion/mucus
alcohol free
Non-Drowsy
For ages 12 and over
8 fl oz (237 mL)
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