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QCH Adult Tussin DM 542

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Chain Drug Marketing Association Inc.
Label updated
2024-05-08
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · GUAIFENESIN
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S)

Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 20 mg 

Guaifenesin, USP 200 mg 

PURPOSE

Cough suppressant 

Expectorant

USE(S)
  • temporarily relieves 
  • cough due too minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes 

WARNINGS

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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
  • 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 DOCTOR IF

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 

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 
 adults & children 12 years & over   20 mL every 4 hours 
 children under 12 years   do not use 
OTHER INFORMATION
  • each 20 mL contains: sodium 15 mg 
  • store at 20-25oC (68-77oF)
  • do not refrigerate
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, FD&C blue 1 dye, FD&C red 40 dye, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, menthol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sucralose, xanthan gum.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 83324-023-04

QUALITY CHOICE

*Compare to the Active Ingredients in Robitussin ® DM

Adult Tussin DM

Cough Suppressant/ Expectorant

Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg per 20 mL

Guaifenesin 200 mg per 20 mL 

For Ages 12 & over

Helps Control Cough 

Relieves Chest Congestion 

Thins and Loosens Mucus

Non- Drowsy

Raspberry  Flavor 

4 FL OZ(118 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]


NDC 83324-023-08

QUALITY CHOICE

*Compare to the Active Ingredients in Robitussin ® DM

Adult Tussin DM

Cough Suppressant/ Expectorant

Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg per 20 mL

Guaifenesin 200 mg per 20 mL 


For Ages 12 & over

Helps Control Cough 

Relieves Chest Congestion 

Thins and Loosens Mucus

Non- Drowsy

Raspberry  Flavor 

8 FL OZ(237 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]


[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]




DailyMed Set ID: 17caffa4-a264-7f3e-e063-6394a90ac419 · Version 2
NDC: 83324-023