Label: QCH ADULT TUSSIN DM 542- dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin liquid

  • NDC Code(s): 83324-023-04, 83324-023-08
  • Packager: Chain Drug Marketing Association Inc.
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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Updated May 8, 2024

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S)

    Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 20 mg 

    Guaifenesin, USP 200 mg 

  • PURPOSE

    Cough suppressant 

    Expectorant

  • USE(S)

    • temporarily relieves 
    • cough due too 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

    • 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 DOCTOR IF

    if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache.

    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

    shake well before using 

    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 & children 12 years & over  20 mL every 4 hours 
     children under 12 years  do not use 
  • OTHER INFORMATION

    • each 20 mL contains: sodium 15 mg 
    • store at 20-25oC (68-77oF)
    • do not refrigerate
  • INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

    carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, FD&C blue 1 dye, FD&C red 40 dye, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, menthol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sucralose, xanthan gum.

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    NDC 83324-023-04

    QUALITY CHOICE

    *Compare to the Active Ingredients in Robitussin ® DM

    Adult Tussin DM

    Cough Suppressant/ Expectorant

    Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg per 20 mL

    Guaifenesin 200 mg per 20 mL 

    For Ages 12 & over

    Helps Control Cough 

    Relieves Chest Congestion 

    Thins and Loosens Mucus

    Non- Drowsy

    Raspberry  Flavor 

    4 FL OZ(118 mL)

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    NDC 83324-023-08

    QUALITY CHOICE

    *Compare to the Active Ingredients in Robitussin ® DM

    Adult Tussin DM

    Cough Suppressant/ Expectorant

    Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg per 20 mL

    Guaifenesin 200 mg per 20 mL 


    For Ages 12 & over

    Helps Control Cough 

    Relieves Chest Congestion 

    Thins and Loosens Mucus

    Non- Drowsy

    Raspberry  Flavor 

    8 FL OZ(237 mL)

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    542-qch-8-label.jpg

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    QCH ADULT TUSSIN DM 542 
    dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:83324-023
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE20 mg  in 20 mL
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN200 mg  in 20 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM (UNII: K679OBS311)  
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP (UNII: XY6UN3QB6S)  
    MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorREDScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorRASPBERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:83324-023-041 in 1 CARTON05/08/2024
    1118 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:83324-023-081 in 1 CARTON05/08/2024
    2237 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph Drugpart34105/08/2024
    Labeler - Chain Drug Marketing Association Inc. (011920774)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Guardian Drug Company119210276MANUFACTURE(83324-023)
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