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Tussin DM Cough & Chest Congestion



Drug Facts


Active ingredients (in each softgel)

Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10 mg

Guaifenesin, USP 200 mg


Purposes

Cough suppressant

Expectorant


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 drain bronchial tubes

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

  •  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 for 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

age     dose
adults and children 12 years and over     2 softgels every 4 hours
children under 12 years     do not use
  • do not take more than 12 softgels in any 24-hour period
  • this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age

Other information

  • store at room temperature 15-30°C (59-86°F)
  • avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)

Inactive ingredients

FD&C Red #40, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special and white edible ink