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Tussin CF

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Standard Dose
Directions Do not take more than 6 doses in any 24 hour period This adult strength 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 do not use
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses help loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes temporarily relieves these symptoms occuring with a cold: nasal congestion cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
Summary

Indications and usage Uses help loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes temporarily relieves these symptoms occuring 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 This adult strength 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 do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS TORN OR MISSING.

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 help loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes temporarily relieves these symptoms occuring 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 This adult strength 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 do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS TORN OR MISSING. 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.

Monitoring

  • Warnings DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS TORN OR MISSING.
  • 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.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.