CHILDRENS TUSSNEX- acteaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl liquid

Childrens Tussnex by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Childrens Tussnex by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Guardian Drug Company. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Active ingredients (in each 10 mL)

Acetaminophen 325 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

Guaifenesin 200 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Nasal decongestant

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Uses

• temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
• nasal congestion
• stuffy nose
• cough due to minor throat and minor bronchial irritation
• the intensity of coughing
• the impulse to cough to help your child get to sleep
• minor aches and pains
• sore throat
• headache
• temporarily reduces fever
• helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive

Warnings

• Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. severe liver damage may occur if your child takes
• more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is maximum daily amount
• with other drugs containing acetaminophen
• Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

Do not use

• with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non prescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
• in a child who is 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 giving this product.

Ask a doctor before use if the child has

• liver disease
• heart disease
• high blood pressure
• thyroid disease
• diabetes
• a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
• persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if

you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

When using this product

• do not use more than directed

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur
• pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• redness or swelling is present
• new symptoms occur
• cough comes back, or occurs with rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

• this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult dose
• do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
• shake well before use
• do not take more than 5 doses in any 24 hour period
• if needed, repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
• do not give more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor
• measure only with dosing cup provided
• do not use dosing cup with other products
• dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
• Children 6 to under 12 years of age: 10 mL in dosing cup provided 
• Children under 6 years of age: Do not use

Other information

• each 10 mL contains: sodium 10 mg
• store between 15-30oC(59-86oF)
• do not refrigerate
• dosing cup provided

Inactive ingredients

citric acid anhydrous, edetate disodium, FD and C blue 1, FD and C red 40, flavors, glycerin, propylene glycol, propyl gallate, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum

PDP

Compare to the active ingredients in Mucinex Childrens Multi-symptom Cold and Fever

Childrens Tussnex Multi symptom Cold and Fever

Acetaminophen

Pain reliever / Fever Reducer

Dextromethorphan HBr

Cough Suppressant

Guaifenesin

Expectorant

Phenylephrine HCl

Nasal Decongestant

Relieves Nasal and chest congestion

Thins and loosens mucus

Reduces fever

Soothes cough

Alcohol Free

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

CHILDRENS TUSSNEX 
acteaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl liquid

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 53041-622
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D)	ACETAMINOPHEN	325 mg  in 10 mL
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS)	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE	10 mg  in 10 mL
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV)	PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE	5 mg  in 10 mL
GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ)	GUAIFENESIN	200 mg  in 10 mL

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)
EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)
FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)
FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)
PROPYL GALLATE (UNII: 8D4SNN7V92)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)
SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)
SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)
SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)
XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)

Product Characteristics
Color	blue	Score
Shape		Size
Flavor	BERRY	Imprint Code
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 53041-622-03	1 in 1 CARTON
1		118 mL in 1 BOTTLE

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC monograph final	part341	05/05/2012

Labeler - Guardian Drug Company (119210276)