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Diabetic Tussin Expectorant

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Central Texas Community Health Centers
Label updated
2017-08-15
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
GUAIFENESIN
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)

Guaifenesin 100 mg

Purpose

Expectorant

Uses
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus
Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have:

  • a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

  • cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, 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.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • take every 4 hours
  • do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours
adults & children 12 years and over 10 mL - 20 mL (2 - 4 teaspoonfuls)
children 6 years to under 12 years 5 mL - 10 mL (1 - 2 teaspoonfuls)
children 2 years to under 6 years 2.5 mL - 5 mL (½ - 1 teaspoonful)
children under 2 years ask a doctor
Other information
  • Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 8.4 mg per teaspoonful (5 mL)
  • store at room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F).
  • keep tightly closed.
Inactive ingredients

Acesulfame K, artificial cherry flavor, artificial vanilla flavor, aspartame, hypromellose, menthol, methylparaben, potassium sorbate, purified water. Citric acid may be used to adjust pH.

Questions or comments?

Call 1-800-899-3116, Mon-Thurs 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST, Fri 9:00 am - 2:30 pm EST. Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be reported to this number.


Rev #063:05 10/11

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 118 ml Bottle Label

City of Austin Dept of Health

GUAIFENESIN
118ml

Date:

Name:
Dr.

TAKE AS DIRECTED.

1/1/01

123456

GUAIFENESIN 118ml NDC 76413-335-01

Batch: 123456
Lot: 123456
Exp: 1/1/01

AKORN

Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any other person than the patient for whom prescribed.

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 18f4c0c4-4448-470c-bd82-8d6cd3f8cd71 · Version 1
NDC: 76413-335