TUSSIN DM COUGH AND CHEST CONGESTION- dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin solution

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)

Available from:

NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Cough suppressant Expectorant - 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

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

TUSSIN DM COUGH AND CHEST CONGESTION- DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR,
GUAIFENESIN SOLUTION
NUCARE PHARMACEUTICALS,INC.
_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may_
_be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies.
FDA has not_
_evaluated whether this product complies._
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PERRIGO TUSSIN DM DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH 10 ML)
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 20 mg
Guaifenesin, USP 200 mg
PURPOSES
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. (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 mL
every 4 hours
children under 12 years
do not use
OTHER INFORMATION
Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine 30 mg per 10 mL
store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
INACTIVE INGREDIE