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CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Tussin Adult Chest Congestion Drug Facts


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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each 5 mL tsp)

Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg

Purpose

Expectorant

tussin Uses

helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive

Warnings

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 occurs with 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

2-4 teaspoons (tsp) every 4 hours

children under 12 years

do not use

Other information

  • •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, caramel, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, maltol, menthol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate

Questions or comments?

1-800-719-9260

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Compare to the active ingredient in Robitussin® Mucus + Chest Congestion

TUSSIN

ADULT CHEST CONGESTION

(GUAIFENESIN, USP)

EXPECTORANT

Relieves:

Chest congestion/mucus

Alcohol free

NON-DROWSY

For ages 12 & over

8 FL OZ (237 mL)

tussin

Guaifenesin SYRUP

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:59779-650
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
Guaifenesin GUAIFENESIN 100 mg

Inactive Ingredients

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

Product Characteristics

Color
RED (dark)

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 118 in 1 BOTTLE
2 237 in 1 BOTTLE
3 NDC:59779-650-34 1 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part341 1987-07-15


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