TUSSIN CF- dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride liquid

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS), GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ), PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV)

Available from:

Discount Drug Mart

INN (International Name):

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE

Composition:

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10 mg in 5 mL

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Cough Suppressant Expectorant Naasal Decongestant - help loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes - temporarily relieves these symptoms occuring with a cold: - nasal congestion - cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation - high blood pressure - heart disease - diabetes - thyroid disease - trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland - cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) - cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema taking any other oral nasal decongestant or stimulant. - you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless - symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever - cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistant headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

TUSSIN CF- DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE
HYDROCHLORIDE LIQUID
DISCOUNT DRUG MART
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DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH 5 ML TSP)
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10 mg
Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg
Phenylephrine HCL, USP 5 mg
PURPOSE
Cough Suppressant
Expectorant
Naasal Decongestant
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of overdose, get medical help
or contact a
Poison Control Center right away.
USES
help loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain
bronchial tubes
temporarily relieves these symptoms occuring with a cold:
nasal congestion
cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
WARNINGS
DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS TORN OR MISSING.
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
high blood pressure
heart disease
diabetes
thyroid disease
trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma,
chronic
bronchitis or emphysema
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
taking any other oral nasal decongestant or stimulant.
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
DO NOT USE MORE THAN DIRECTED.
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by
fever, rash, or
persistant headache.
These could be signs of a serious condition.
IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING,
as a health professional before use.
DIRECTIONS
Do not take more than 6 doses in any 24 hour period
This adult strength product is not intended for use in children under
12 years of age
Age
Dose
adults and