Label: DG HEALTH TUSSIN- acetaminophen, diphenhydramine hcl, phenylephrine hcl solution

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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  • Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)

    Acetaminophen, USP 650 mg

    Diphenhydramine HCl, USP 25 mg

    Phenylephrine HCl, USP 10 mg

  • Purposes

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Antihistamine/cough suppressant

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

    temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold or flu, hay fever, or other respiratory allergies:
    cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
    nasal congestion
    headache
    minor aches and pains
    sore throat
    runny nose
    sneezing
    itchy, watery eyes
    itching of the nose and throat
    temporarily reduces fever
  • Warnings

    Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

    more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
    with other drugs containing acetaminophen
    3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

    Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

    skin reddening
    blisters
    rash

    If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

    Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

    Do not use

    to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy
    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.
    with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
    with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
    if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    liver disease
    heart disease
    thyroid disease
    diabetes
    high blood pressure
    glaucoma
    trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
    cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
    a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
    persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

    taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
    taking sedatives or tranquilizers

    When using this product

    do not use more than directed
    marked drowsiness may occur
    avoid alcoholic drinks
    alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
    be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
    excitability may occur, especially in children

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
    pain, cough, or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
    fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
    redness or swelling is present
    new symptoms occur
    cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. 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.

    Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • Directions

    do not take more than 5 doses in any 24-hour period
    do not exceed recommended dosage. Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause serious liver damage.
    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

    20 mL every 4 hours

    children under 12 years

    do not use

  • Other information

    each 20 mL contains: sodium 11 mg
    store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Do not refrigerate.
  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, triacetin

  • Questions or comments?

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  • Package/Label Principal Display Panel

    Compare to the active ingredients of Robitussin® Severe Multi-Symptom Cough Cold + Flu Nighttime

    For Ages 12 & Over

    CF Night Time MAX

    Adult

    Max Strength

    Tussin

    Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer (Acetaminophen)

    Antihistamine/Cough Suppressant (Diphenhydramine HCl)

    Nasal Decongestant (Phenylephrine HCl)

    Severe

    Multi-Symptom Cough Cold + Flu

    Night Time

    Relieves:

    - Cough

    - Sore Throat

    - Body Aches

    - Fever

    - Nasal Congestion

    - Runny Nose

    4 FL OZ (118 mL)

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DG HEALTH TUSSIN 
    acetaminophen, diphenhydramine hcl, phenylephrine hcl solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55910-284
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN650 mg  in 20 mL
    DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: TC2D6JAD40) (DIPHENHYDRAMINE - UNII:8GTS82S83M) DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE25 mg  in 20 mL
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE10 mg  in 20 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    TRIACETIN (UNII: XHX3C3X673)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorREDScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:55910-284-261 in 1 CARTON08/01/2016
    1118 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34108/01/2016
    Labeler - Dolgencorp, LLC (068331990)