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Tussin DM

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN

Standard Dose
Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period Age Dose Adults and children 12 years and over 2 teaspoonfuls every 4 hours chilldren under 12 years do not use
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
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
Summary

Indications and usage 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 Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period Age Dose Adults and children 12 years and over 2 teaspoonfuls every 4 hours chilldren under 12 years do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS TORN OR MISSING.

Do not use in a child under 12 years of age 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 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 Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period Age Dose Adults and children 12 years and over 2 teaspoonfuls every 4 hours chilldren under 12 years do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS TORN OR MISSING. Do not use in a child under 12 years of age 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 in a child under 12 years of age 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.
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