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Tussin

Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
Label updated
2022-03-28
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
GUAIFENESIN
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each 10 mL)

Guaifenesin, USP 200 mg

Purpose

Expectorant

Use

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 for more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign 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 (1-800-222-1222).

Directions
  • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
  • measure only with dosing cup provided
  • keep dosing cup with product
  • mL = milliliter
  • this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age

age

dose

adults and children 12 years and over

10 – 20 mL every 4 hours

children under 12 years

do not use

Other information
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Do not refrigerate.
Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, caramel, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, menthol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate

Questions or comments?

1-800-719-9260

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: db4a5925-e864-42ba-e053-2a95a90ad381 · Version 1
NDC: 68071-2663