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ACTINEL DM Pediatric

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
ACTIPHARMA, LLC
Label updated
2026-01-15
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · GUAIFENESIN · PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each 5 mL teaspoonful)

Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg

Guaifenesin 75 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg

Purposes

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Nasal decongestant

Uses

• helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive

• temporarily relieves:
  • nasal congestion due to the common cold
  • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with a cold or inhaled irritants

Warnings

Do not use in a child who is 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 child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.

Ask a doctor before use if your child has
• heart disease • high blood pressure • thyroid disease 
• diabetes • cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) 
• persistent or chronic cough such occurs with asthma

When using this product
do not exceed recommended dosage

Stop use and ask a doctor if
• your child gets nervous, dizzy, or sleepless 
• symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever 
• cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or a persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Label information

Keep out of 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 any 24-hour period

• mL = milliliter, tsp = teaspoon

children 6 to under 12 years of age  10 mL (2 tsp) every 4 hours
children 2 to under 6 years of age  5 mL (1 tsp) every 4 hours
children under 2 years of age  consult a doctor

Other information

• tamper evident feature: Do not use if inner seal is torn, cut, or opened

• store at controlled room temperature 15°- 30°C (59° - 86°F)

• avoid excessive heat or humidity.

Inactive ingredients

citric acid, flavor, glycerin, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, sucralose

Questions or comments?

1.787.608.0882

You may also report serious side effects to this phone number.

Call weekdays from 8AM to 4PM AST

Label information

Alcohol, Dye & Sugar FREE

Contains the same active ingredients as Tusnel​®​ DM Pediatric*

ActiPharma
COMMITTED TO HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
WWW.ACTIPHARMA.NET

Manufactured for Actipharma
San Juan, PR 00917.

Manufactured in USA with imported ingredients

* Tusnel® DM Pediatric is a registered trademark of Llorens Pharmaceutical. This product is not manufactured, distributed or marketed by Llorens Pharmaceutical.

Packaging

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: f85d8586-423f-48a3-9bb2-bbc5984c7cd3 · Version 1
NDC: 63102-130