tussin dm
- Dosage form
- SOLUTION
- Labeler
- CVS Pharmacy
- Label updated
- 2025-07-31
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · GUAIFENESIN
Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 20 mg
Guaifenesin, USP 400 mg
Purposes
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Uses
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• 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
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• 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. 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
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• do not take more than 6 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 |
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adults and children 12 years and over |
20 mL every 4 hours |
|
children under 12 years |
do not use |
Other information
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• each 20 mL contains: sodium 13 mg -
• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Do not refrigerate.
Questions or comments?
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Compare to the active ingredients in Robitussin® Maximum Strength Cough + Chest Congestion DM
MAXIMUM STRENGTH
MAXIMUM STRENGTH± FOR MUCUS RELIEF
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Tussin DM
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr
Cough suppressant
GUAIFENESIN
Expectorant
Adult Cough & Chest Congestion
Relieves:
• Cough
• Chest congestion
• Mucus
No added alcohol
Raspberry & Menthol Flavor
For Ages 12 & Over
Dosage cup provided
±Maximum strength claim based on maximum daily dose of active ingredients.
Actual Bottle Size on Side Panel
4 FL OZ (118 mL)
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
DailyMed Set ID: 087d7774-9b0f-44f6-bc1b-4dfbd2f2f6ca · Version 4
NDC: 69842-819