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Tussin DM Cough and Chest Congestion

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
PuraCap Pharmaceutical LLC
Label updated
2020-01-02
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · GUAIFENESIN
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each softgel)

Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10 mg

Guaifenesin, USP 200 mg

Purposes

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Uses
  • 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

Label information

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

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

Label information

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. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Label information

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 12 softgels in any 24-hour period
  • this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age

age

     dose

adults and children 12 years and over

     2 softgels every 4 hours

children under 12 years

     do not use

Other information
  • store at room temperature 15-30°C (59-86°F)
  • avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
Inactive ingredients

FD&C Red #40, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special and white edible ink

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Tussin DM Cough & Chest Congestion

NDC 51013-166-08

*Compare to the active ingredients in Robitussin® Maximum Strength Cough Plus Chest Congestion DM

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 9a94f23b-e109-41ab-8904-572b80709a15 · Version 2
NDC: 51013-166