perrigo tussin dm drug facts

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SPL

SPL Set ID f95a7302-a6de-4acf-bcb7-1e4f52a10a8e

Route

oral

Published

Effective Date 2013-07-17

Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

dextromethorphan (10 mg) guaifenesin (100 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

aspartame benzoic acid glycerin hydroxyethyl cellulose (5500 mpa.s at 2%) polyethylene glycols water

Identifiers & Packaging

Marketing Status

otc monograph final active Since 1994-09-20

Purpose

Cough suppressant Expectorant

Description

Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10 mg Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg

Medication Information

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

Purpose

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Directions

do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
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 every 4 hours
children under 12 years	do not use

Other Information

Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 15 mg per teaspoon
store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

Inactive Ingredients

aspartame, benzoic acid, flavors, glycerin, hydroxyethyl cellulose, polyethylene glycol, purified water

Description

Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10 mg Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg

Principal Display Panel

Non-Drowsy

See New Dosing Directions

Tussin DM

Cough & Chest Congestion

Sugar-Free

Cough Suppressant (Dextromethorphan HBr)

Expectorant (Guaifenesin)

Relieves:

Coughs

Chest Congestion

Mucus

Specially Formulated for Diabetics

Adult

For Ages 12 & Over

Alcohol & Sugar Free

Compare to active ingredients of Robitussin® Cough & Chest Congestion Sugar-Free DM

NDC 68258-8905-04

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.

Questions Or Comments?

1-800-719-9260

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.

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

Active Ingredient (in Each 5 Ml Tsp)

Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10 mg

Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg

Structured Label Content

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

Purpose

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Directions

do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
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 every 4 hours
children under 12 years	do not use

Other Information (Other information)

Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 15 mg per teaspoon
store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

aspartame, benzoic acid, flavors, glycerin, hydroxyethyl cellulose, polyethylene glycol, purified water

Principal Display Panel

Non-Drowsy

See New Dosing Directions

Tussin DM

Cough & Chest Congestion

Sugar-Free

Cough Suppressant (Dextromethorphan HBr)

Expectorant (Guaifenesin)

Relieves:

Coughs

Chest Congestion

Mucus

Specially Formulated for Diabetics

Adult

For Ages 12 & Over

Alcohol & Sugar Free

Compare to active ingredients of Robitussin® Cough & Chest Congestion Sugar-Free DM

NDC 68258-8905-04

Do Not Use (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.

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

1-800-719-9260

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If (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, (If pregnant or breast-feeding,)

ask a health professional before use.

Keep Out of Reach of Children. (Keep out of reach of children.)

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have (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

Active Ingredient (in Each 5 Ml Tsp) (Active ingredient (in each 5 mL tsp))

Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10 mg

Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

All Sections (JSON)

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