Label: TUSSIN DM- dextromethorphan hbr, doxylamine succinate solution

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)

    Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 30 mg

    Doxylamine succinate, USP 12.5 mg

  • Purposes

    Cough suppressant

    Antihistamine

  • 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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    temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
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    runny nose
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    sneezing
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    itchy, watery eyes
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    itching of the nose or throat
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    controls the impulse to cough to help you sleep
  • Warnings

  • Do not use

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    to make a child sleepy
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    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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    trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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    glaucoma
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    cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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    a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
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    persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

    taking sedatives or tranquilizers

  • When using this product

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    do not use more than directed
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    marked drowsiness may occur
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    avoid alcoholic drinks
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    alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
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    be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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    excitability may occur, especially in children
  • 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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    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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    do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period
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    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 6 hours

    children under 12 years

    do not use
  • Other information

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    each 20 mL contains: sodium 11 mg
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    store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, benzoic acid, benzyl alcohol, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, menthol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum

  • Questions or comments?

    1-800-719-9260

  • Principal Display Panel

    Compare to the active ingredients in Robitussin® Maximum Strength

    Nighttime Cough DM

    MAXIMUM STRENGTH

    MAXIMUM STRENGTH

    Nighttime

    Tussin DM

    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr Cough suppressant

    DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE Antihistamine

    Adult Cough & Antihistamine

    Relieves:

    Cough

    Itchy throat

    Runny nose

    Alcohol free

    SEE NEW DOSING

    Raspberry, Blackberry & Menthol Flavor

    For Ages 12 & Over

    Dosage cup provided

    Actual Bottle Size on Side Panel

    4 FL OZ (118 mL)

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    TUSSIN DM 
    dextromethorphan hbr, doxylamine succinate solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69842-699
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE30 mg  in 20 mL
    DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE (UNII: V9BI9B5YI2) (DOXYLAMINE - UNII:95QB77JKPL) DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE12.5 mg  in 20 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    BENZOIC ACID (UNII: 8SKN0B0MIM)  
    BENZYL ALCOHOL (UNII: LKG8494WBH)  
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: K679OBS311)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: L7T10EIP3A)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorREDScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorFRUITImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69842-699-261 in 1 CARTON06/25/2018
    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 DrugM01206/25/2018
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)
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