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Tussin DMMaximum Strength

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Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy
Label updated
2013-06-18
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · GUAIFENESIN
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Active ingredients (in each 5 mL tsp)

Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10mg

Guaifenesin, USP 200mg

Purposes

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Uses

helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes

temporarily relieves:

  • cough due to minor bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold or inhaled irritants
  • the impulse to cough

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Label information


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 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

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
  • shake well before using
  • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
  • only use the measuring cup that is included with this product for accurate dosing


Age
Dose
adults and children 12 years and over
2 tsp (10ml) every 4 hours
children under 12 years
do not use




Other information
  • each teaspoon contains: sodium 5 mg
  • store at 20-25oC (68-77oF)
  • do not refrigerate
  • alcohol-free
  • measuring cup provided
Inactive ingredients:

artificial and natural flavors, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, Dand C red no. 33, FD and c red no. 40, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, menthol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, xanthan gum

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NDC 59779-967-04

Compare to the active ingredients in Adult Robitussin Cough and Chest congestion

Maximum Strength
Tussin DM
Adult Cough and chest congestion

Cough Supressant (Dextromethorphan HBr)
Expectorant (Guaifenesin)

Relieves:
Cough
Chest congestion/mucus

alcohol free
Non-Drowsy

For ages 12 and over
8 fl oz (237 mL)

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DailyMed Set ID: 9bffd874-313f-4fbb-a196-b76bd7160f92 · Version 3
NDC: 59779-967