Dolgencorp, LLC Tussin Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)

Acetaminophen, USP 650 mg

Diphenhydramine HCl, USP 25 mg

Phenylephrine HCl, USP 10 mg

Purposes

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Antihistamine/cough suppressant

Nasal decongestant

Uses

• •temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold or flu, hay fever, or other respiratory allergies:
• •cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
• •nasal congestion
• •headache
• •minor aches and pains
• •sore throat
• •runny nose
• •sneezing
• •itchy, watery eyes
• •itching of the nose and throat
• •temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

• •more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
• •with other drugs containing acetaminophen
• •3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Do not use

• •to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy
• •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.
• •with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
• •with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
• •if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• •liver disease
• •heart disease
• •thyroid disease
• •diabetes
• •high blood pressure
• •glaucoma
• •trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
• •cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
• •a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
• •persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

• •taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
• •taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

• •do not use more than directed
• •marked drowsiness may occur
• •avoid alcoholic drinks
• •alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
• •be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
• •excitability may occur, especially in children

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• •you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
• •pain, cough, or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
• •fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• •redness or swelling is present
• •new symptoms occur
• •cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. 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.

Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

• •do not take more than 5 doses in any 24-hour period
• •do not exceed recommended dosage. Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause serious liver damage.
• •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

Other information

• •each 20 mL contains: sodium 11 mg
• •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Do not refrigerate.

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, triacetin