Label: ADULT TUSSIN COUGH AND CHEST CONGESTION DM SUGAR FREE- dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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  • Active ingredients (in each 10 mL)

    Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

    Guaifenesin 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 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 (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
    • 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 between 20-25ºC(68-77ºF). Do not refrigerate
  • Inactive ingredients

    acesulfame potassium, citric acid, flavor cherry, glycerin, menthol crystals, purified water, sorbitol solution 70%, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, sodium benzoate.

  • Questions or comments?

    DISTRIBUTED BY:

    ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP

    MIAMI, FL 33179

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    5ML

    10ML

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ADULT TUSSIN COUGH AND CHEST CONGESTION DM SUGAR FREE 
    dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:17856-1006(NDC:71399-1006)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE20 mg  in 10 mL
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN200 mg  in 10 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (UNII: 23OV73Q5G9)  
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SORBITOL SOLUTION 70% (UNII: 8KW3E207O2)  
    SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorwhite (colorless) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:17856-1006-172 in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE11/17/2022
    1NDC:17856-1006-35 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:17856-1006-272 in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE11/17/2022
    2NDC:17856-1006-410 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart34111/11/2022
    Labeler - ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP. (047437707)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    UNIT DOSE SOLUTIONS360804194repack(17856-1006)
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