Label: G TUSSIN AC- codeine phosphate and guaifenesin liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients
    (in each 5 mL = 1 tsp)    		Purpose
    Codeine phosphate, USP 10 mgAntitussive
    Guaifenesin, USP 100 mgExpectorant
  • Uses

    • temporarily relieves:
      • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold or inhaled irritants
      • your cough to help you sleep
      • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.
  • Warnings

    Ask your doctor before use if

    • you have a persistent cough, this may be a sign of a serious condition
    • you have a persistent cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
    • you have a cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
    • you have chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath
    • giving to a child who is taking other drugs

    When using this product

    • giving a higher dose than recommended by a doctor could result in serious side effects for your child. A special measuring device should be used to give an accurate dose of this product to children under 6 years of age.
    • may cause or aggravate constipation

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • symptoms do not improve within 7 days, tend to recur or are accompanied by fever and rash or persistent headache. These may be symptoms of a serious condition.

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

    Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • Directions

    • do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours.
    Adults and children 12 years of age and over:2 tsp (10 mL) every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
    Children 6 to under 12 years of age:1 tsp (5 mL) every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
    Children under 6 years of age:Consult a doctor.
  • Other information

    Store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).

  • Question? Comments?

    Call 1-205-313-8298

  • Inactive ingredients

    Cherry flavor, citric acid, methylparaben, potassium citrate, potassium sorbate, propylparaben, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol, sucralose.

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 473 mL Bottle Label

    NDC: 57963-103-16

    G Tussin AC
    Antitussive/Expectorant

    • Sugar Free • Alcohol Free
    • Dye Free • Gluten Free

    Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains:
    Codeine phosphate, USP 10 mg
    Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg

    Caution: For manufacturing, processing,
    or repackaging. This is a bulk container;
    not intended for household use.

    Tamper evident by
    foil seal under cap.
    Do not use if foil seal
    is broken or missing.

    Manufactured for:
    The Generic Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.
    Leeds, AL 35094

    16 fl. oz. (473 mL)

    Principal Display Panel - 473 mL Bottle Label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    G TUSSIN AC 
    codeine phosphate and guaifenesin liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:57963-103
    Route of AdministrationORALDEA ScheduleCV    
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CODEINE PHOSPHATE (UNII: GSL05Y1MN6) (CODEINE ANHYDROUS - UNII:UX6OWY2V7J) CODEINE PHOSPHATE10 mg  in 5 mL
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN100 mg  in 5 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)  
    Methylparaben (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    Potassium Citrate (UNII: EE90ONI6FF)  
    Potassium Sorbate (UNII: 1VPU26JZZ4)  
    Propylparaben (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    Propylene Glycol (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    Water (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Sorbitol (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    Sucralose (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:57963-103-16473 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/01/2016
    2NDC:57963-103-04118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product03/01/2017
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart34112/01/2016
    Labeler - The Generic Pharmaceutical Company (078787060)
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