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Tussin DMMaximum Strength

CVS Pharmacy

Maximum Strength Tussin DM


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Active ingredients (in each 5 mL tsp)

Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10mg

Guaifenesin, USP 200mg

Purposes

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Uses

helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes

temporarily relieves:

  • cough due to minor bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold or inhaled irritants
  • the impulse to cough

Uses



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 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

Directions

  • shake well before using
  • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
  • only use the measuring cup that is included with this product for accurate dosing


Age
Dose
adults and children 12 years and over
2 tsp (10ml) every 4 hours
children under 12 years
do not use




Tussin DMMaximum Strength Other information

  • each teaspoon contains: sodium 5 mg
  • store at 20-25oC (68-77oF)
  • do not refrigerate
  • alcohol-free
  • measuring cup provided

Inactive ingredients:

artificial and natural flavors, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, Dand C red no. 33, FD and c red no. 40, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, menthol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, xanthan gum

Principal Display panel

NDC 59779-967-04

Compare to the active ingredients in Adult Robitussin Cough and Chest congestion

Maximum Strength
Tussin DM
Adult Cough and chest congestion

Cough Supressant (Dextromethorphan HBr)
Expectorant (Guaifenesin)

Relieves:
Cough
Chest congestion/mucus

alcohol free
Non-Drowsy

For ages 12 and over
8 fl oz (237 mL)

1 imageTussin DMMaximum Strength
2 imageTussin DMMaximum Strength

Tussin DMMaximum Strength

Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin LIQUID

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:59779-967
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE DEXTROMETHORPHAN 10 mg
Guaifenesin GUAIFENESIN 200 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM
CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE
D&C RED NO. 33
FD&C RED NO. 40
GLYCERIN
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP
MENTHOL
polyethylene glycol 400
propylene glycol
water
saccharin sodium
SODIUM BENZOATE
XANTHAN GUM

Product Characteristics

Color
red

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 118 in 1 BOTTLE
2 237 in 1 BOTTLE
3 NDC:59779-967-04 1 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part341 2009-07-01


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