FDA Label for Tussin Cf
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Tussin Cf Product Label
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Active Ingredients
(in each 5mL tsp)
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10mg
Guaifenesin, USP 100mg
Phenylephrine HCl, USP 5mg
Purpose
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Uses
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes
- temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold:
- nasal congestion
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
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.
Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
When Using This Product Do Not Use More Than Directed.
Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If,
- you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
- symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
- 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
- do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
| Age | Dose |
| adults and children 12 years and over | 2 tsp every 4 hours |
| children 6 years to under 12 years | 1 tsp every 4 hours |
| children 2 years to under 6 years | 1/2 tsp every 4 hours |
| children under 2 years | ask a doctor |
Other Information
- each teaspoon contains:sodium 1mg
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- alcohol-free
- dosage cup provided
- not a USP elixir
Inactive Ingredients
cherry flavor, citric acid, FD and C red no. 40, glycerin, sucrose, sucralose, menthol, propylene glycol, purified water, xanthan gum, polysorbate, sorbitol solution, sodium benzoate
Package Label
Tussin DM
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