Tusicof Drug Information

    Generic name: DEXTROMETHORPHAN, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE

    Expectorant [EPC]

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    Uses of Tusicof

    • 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 & Administration of Tusicof

    • Do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period.
    • ML = milliliter
    agedose
    Adults and children 12 years of age and over1 teaspoon (5 mL) every 4 hours
    Children under 12 years of agedo not use

    Warnings & Cautions for Tusicof

    • 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
    • Diabetes
    • Heart disease
    • Thyroid disease
    • High blood pressure
    • Trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
    • Cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
    • Cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema. When using this product, do not use more than directed. Stop use and ask a doctor if
    • You get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless ​
    • 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 accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

    Overdosage Information for Tusicof

    Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

    Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.

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