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Tussin Chest
- Dosage form
- LIQUID
- Labeler
- Kareway Product, Inc.
- Label updated
- 2011-08-29
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- GUAIFENESIN
Active ingredients
(in each 5mL tsp)
Guaifenesin, USP 100mg
Purpose
Expectorant
Uses
helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive.
Warnings
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 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
- do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
| Age |
Dose |
| adults and children 12 years and over |
2-4 tsp every 4 hours |
| children 6 years to under 12 years |
1-2 tsp every 4 hours |
| children 2 years to under 6 years |
1/2-1 tsp every 4 hours |
| under 2 years |
ask a doctor |
Other information
- each teaspoon contains:sodium 1mg
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- alcohol-free
- dosage cup provided
Inactive ingredients
cherry flavor, citric acid, FD and C red no. 40, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, sucrose, sucralose, menthol, propylene glycol, purified water, xanthan gum, polysorbate, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate
Package label
Tussin Chest
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
DailyMed Set ID: 44deb716-d5ee-473f-bac3-9510d326224a · Version 1
NDC: 67510-0526