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Tussin CF

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR GUAIFENESIN PHENYLEPHRINE HCL

Standard Dose
Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device. keep dosing cup with product mL = milliliter this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age adults and children 12 years and over: 10 mL every 4 hours children under 12 years : do not use
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold: nasal congestion cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
Summary

Indications and usage Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold: nasal congestion cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided.

Do not use any other dosing device. keep dosing cup with product mL = milliliter this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age adults and children 12 years and over: 10 mL every 4 hours children under 12 years : do not use Warnings and cautions 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.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold: nasal congestion cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device. keep dosing cup with product mL = milliliter this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age adults and children 12 years and over: 10 mL every 4 hours children under 12 years : do not use Warnings and cautions 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 heart disease diabetes high blood pressure thyroid disease cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema cough that occurs with too much phlegm ( mucus) trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other oral nasal decongestant or stimulant. When using this product, do not use more than directed. Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever 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 (1800-222-122) right away.

Monitoring

  • 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 heart disease diabetes high blood pressure thyroid disease cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema cough that occurs with too much phlegm ( mucus) trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other oral nasal decongestant or stimulant.
  • When using this product, do not use more than directed.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.