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Diabetic Tussin Expectorant

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Health Care Products
Label updated
2019-12-17
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
GUAIFENESIN
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)

Guaifenesin 100 mg

Purpose

Expectorant

Uses
  • •helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus
Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have:

  • •a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • •a persistent or chronic cough 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 occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts

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
  • •take every 4 hours
  • •do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours

adults & children 12 years and over

10 mL - 20 mL (2 - 4 teaspoonfuls)

children 6 years to under 12 years

5 mL - 10 mL (1 - 2 teaspoonfuls)

children 2 years to under 6 years

2.5 mL - 5 mL (½ - 1 teaspoonful)

children under 2 years

ask a doctor

Other information
  • Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 8.4 mg per teaspoonful (5 mL)
  • •store at room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F).
  • •keep tightly closed.
Inactive ingredients

Acesulfame K, artificial cherry flavor, artificial vanilla flavor, aspartame, hypromellose, menthol, methylparaben, potassium sorbate, purified water. Citric acid may be used to adjust pH.

Questions or comments?

Call 1-800-899-3116, Mon-Thurs 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST, Fri 9:00 am - 2:30 pm EST. Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be reported to this number.

Rev #063:05 10/11

Package/Label Principal Display Panel

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

NDC 61787-063-04

Diabetic Tussin®

Guaifenesin 100 mg/5 mL

Expectorant

Loosens & Relieves Chest Congestion

Thins & Loosens Mucus

Liquid

No Sodium, Sorbitol, Fructose & Dyes

SUGAR & ALCOHOL FREE!

SAFE FOR DIABETICS

4 FL OZ (118 mL)

DailyMed Set ID: e8854680-8a9e-426e-9e1f-adcd1d45e708 · Version 3
NDC: 61787-063