leader tussin dm
Cardinal Health Tussin DM Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredients (in each 5 mL tsp)
- Purposes
- leader tussin dm Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- leader tussin dm Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL tsp)
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10 mg
Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg
Purposes
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
leader tussin dm Uses
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• 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
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• 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 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 -
• use only with enclosed measuring cup. Do not use any other device. -
• this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age
age |
dose |
adults and children 12 years and over |
2 teaspoons (tsp) every 4 hours |
children under 12 years |
do not use |
leader tussin dm Other information
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• each teaspoon contains: sodium 3 mg -
• store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, menthol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sucralose
Questions or comments?
1-800-719-9260
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Compare to Robitussin® Cough + Chest Congestion DM active ingredients
For Ages 12 & Over
Adult
Tussin DM
Cough & Chest Congestion
Cough Suppressant (Dextromethorphan HBr)
Expectorant (Guaifenesin)
Relieves:
Coughs
Chest Congestion Mucus
Non-Drowsy
Cherry Flavor
Alcohol Free
leader tussin dmDextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin LIQUID
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