Tussin (GUAIFENESIN)
Tussin (GUAIFENESIN) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Tussin; Generic name: GUAIFENESIN; Drug class: Expectorant [EPC].
| Brand name | Tussin |
|---|---|
| Generic name | GUAIFENESIN |
| Drug class | Expectorant [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Discount Drug Mart |
| Used for | Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the passage ways of bothersome mucus and make cough more productive |
| Dosage | Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period Age Dose Adults and children 12 years and over 2 - 4 teaspoonfuls every 4 hours Children under 12 years do not use |
| Warnings | Warnings DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS TORN OR MISSING Ask a doctor if you have cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema |
| Active ingredient(s) | Drug Facts Active ingredient (in each 5 mL tsp) Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=14de3d6d-4eb0-42cf-8941-cb42b3dd5c71 |