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Tussin Sugar Free Cough

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Atlantic Biologicals Corps
Label updated
2009-11-14
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide · GUAIFENESIN
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Active Ingredients

Dextromethorphan HBr,USP 10 mg Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg

Purpose

Dextromethorphan HBr...................Cough suppressant Guaifenesin, USP..............................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 make coughs more productive


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

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


When using this product

• do not use more than directed

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 this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Directions

• do not exceed 6 doses in a 24-hour period • this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age

                                                                adults and children 12 years and over     2 teaspoonfuls (tsps) every 4 hours children under 12 years                              do not use Age Dose


Other Information
sugar-free dosage cup provided

• store at controlled room temperature

alcohol-free




Inactive Ingredients

acesulfame potassium, citric acid, flavors, glycerin, methyl paraben, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate


TUSSIN SUGAR FREE COUGH (DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN) LIQUID

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: c1288446-789a-447c-b9ef-61d4a5427b9d · Version 2
NDC: 17856-5180