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Tussin DM MaxNighttime

Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
Wal-Mart Stores Inc
Label updated
2026-07-29
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE
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Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)

Dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg
Doxylamine succinate 12.5 mg

Purpose

Cough suppressant
Antihistamine 

Uses
  • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
    • itching of the nose or throat
    • runny nose
    • itchy, watery eyes
    • sneezing
  • controls the impulse to cough to help you sleep
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

  • a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
  • glaucoma
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

When using this product

  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • avoid alcoholic beverages
  • use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

Stop use and ask a doctor if

cough persists more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a 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 directed
  • do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period
  • mL = milliliter
  • only use the dose cup provided
  • adults and children 12 years and over: 20 mL every 6 hours
  • children under 12 years: do not use
Other information
  • each 20 mL contains: sodium 14 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavors, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate dihydrate, sucralose, sugar, xanthan gum

Questions or comments?

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NDC 49035-943-19

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Maximum Strength
Nighttime
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Ingredients

Maximum Strength

Nighttime
Tussin DM Max

Dextromethorphan HBr -
Cough Suppressant
Doxylamine Succinate -
Antihistamine

Nighttime Cough DM

Oral Solution

Relief of:
• Cough
• Itchy throat
• Runny nose

Ages 12 +

Dosage cup included

8 FL OZ (237 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 668c92ce-6c1f-4ab3-b0dd-822b0768cb5e · Version 12
NDC: 49035-943