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good sense tussin dmcough and chest congestion

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Dispensing Solutions, Inc.
Label updated
2013-07-17
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · GUAIFENESIN
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Active ingredient (in each 5 mL tsp)

Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10 mg

Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg

Purpose

Cough suppressant

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 drain bronchial tubes
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

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.

Directions
  • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
  • this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age
age dose

adults and children

12 years and over

2 teaspoons

every 4 hours
children under 12 years do not use
Other information
  • Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 15 mg per teaspoon
  • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
Inactive ingredients

aspartame, benzoic acid, flavors, glycerin, hydroxyethyl cellulose, polyethylene glycol, purified water

Questions or comments?

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Tussin DM

Cough & Chest Congestion

Sugar-Free

Cough Suppressant (Dextromethorphan HBr)

Expectorant (Guaifenesin)

Relieves:
Coughs

Chest Congestion

Mucus

Specially Formulated for Diabetics

Adult

For Ages 12 & Over

Alcohol & Sugar Free

Compare to active ingredients of Robitussin® Cough & Chest Congestion Sugar-Free DM

NDC 68258-8905-04

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: f95a7302-a6de-4acf-bcb7-1e4f52a10a8e · Version 1
NDC: 68258-8905