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Cardinal Health Tussin DM Drug Facts


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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

  • •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

  • •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

  • •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

  • •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

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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 dm

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin LIQUID

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:37205-970
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE DEXTROMETHORPHAN 10 mg
Guaifenesin GUAIFENESIN 100 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID
FD&C RED NO. 40
GLYCERIN
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP
MENTHOL
propylene glycol
water
SODIUM BENZOATE
SODIUM CITRATE
Sucralose

Product Characteristics

Color
RED (Orange-Red)

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 118 in 1 BOTTLE
2 237 in 1 BOTTLE
3 NDC:37205-970-34 1 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part341 1991-10-21


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