Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 20 mg
Guaifenesin, USP 200 mg
Purposes
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Uses
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- temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
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- 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
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- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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- 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
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- do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
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- measure only with dosing cup provided
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- keep dosing cup with product
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- mL = milliliter
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- this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age
age
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dose
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adults and children 12 years and over
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20 mL every 4 hours
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children under 12 years
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do not use
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Other information
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each 20 mL contains: sodium 14 mg
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- store at 68-77°F (20-25°C). Do not refrigerate.
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum
Package/Label Principal Display Panel
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ADULT
tussin DM
COUGH SUPPRESSANT (DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr)
EXPECTORANT (GUAIFENESIN)
Relieves:
• Cough
• Mucus
FOR AGES 12 & OVER
NON-DROWSY
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Compare to the active ingredients in Robitussin® Cough + Chest Congestion DM
4 FL OZ (118 mL)