tussin cough and chest congestion (DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN)
tussin cough and chest congestion (DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: tussin cough and chest congestion; Generic name: DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN; Drug class: Expectorant [EPC].
| Brand name | tussin cough and chest congestion |
|---|---|
| Generic name | DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN |
| Drug class | Expectorant [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Rite Aid Corporation |
| Used for | 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 | Directions • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period • measure only with dosing cup provided • keep dosing cup with product • mL = milliliter • this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age age dose adults and children 12 years and over 20 mL every 4 hours children under 12 years do not use |
| Warnings | 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 • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) • cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asth |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredients (in each 20 mL) Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 20 mg Guaifenesin, USP 200 mg |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=13618054-d0c5-4190-b626-e7e91b855738 |