Tussin Drug Information

Generic name: TUSSIN DM

Expectorant [EPC]

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Uses of Tussin

Use(s) 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 & Administration of Tussin

  • 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
  • Measure only with dosing cup provided
  • Keep dosing cup with product
  • TSP=teaspoon
  • ML=milliliter
  • Dose as follows:
AgeDose
adults and children 12 years and over10 mL (2 Teaspoonfuls) every 4 hours
children under 12 yearsdo not use

Side Effects of Tussin

Stop use and ask a doctor if
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.

Warnings & Cautions for Tussin

  • 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
  • Cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • Cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema Stop use and ask a doctor if 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. Do not exceed recommended dosage If pregnant or breastfeeding, 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Drug Interactions with Tussin

  • Ask a doctor before use if you
  • Cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • Cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema

Pregnancy Safety for Tussin

If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.

Contraindications for Tussin

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.

Overdosage Information for Tussin

Keep out of reach of children In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) 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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