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DG Health Tussin

Manufacturer
Dolgencorp, LLC
Effective date
2021-07-07
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
3
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 22:38:50

Label at a glance#

ProductDG Health Tussin
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

• temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold or flu, hay fever, or other respiratory allergies: • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation • nasal congestion • headache • minor aches and pains • sore throat • runny nose • sneezing • itchy, watery eyes • itching of the nose and throat • temporarily reduces fever

Dosage and administration

• do not take more than 5 doses in any 24-hour period • do not exceed recommended dosage. Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause serious liver damage. • 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 un...

Storage and handling

• each 20 mL contains: sodium 11 mg • store at 20-25 ° C (68-77 ° F). Do not refrigerate.

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Acetaminophen, USP 650 mg

Diphenhydramine HCl, USP 25 mg

Phenylephrine HCl, USP 10 mg

Purposes

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Antihistamine/cough suppressant

Nasal decongestant

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold or flu, hay fever, or other respiratory allergies:
  • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
  • nasal congestion
  • headache
  • minor aches and pains
  • sore throat
  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • itching of the nose and throat
  • temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

  • skin reddening
  • blisters
  • rash

If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

  • to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy
  • 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.
  • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
  • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • high blood pressure
  • glaucoma
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
  • taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

  • do not use more than directed
  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • excitability may occur, especially in children

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
  • pain, cough, or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 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 headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • do not take more than 5 doses in any 24-hour period
  • do not exceed recommended dosage. Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause serious liver damage.
  • 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

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each 20 mL contains: sodium 11 mg
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Do not refrigerate.

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, triacetin

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-888-309-9030

Package/Label Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Compare to the active ingredients of Robitussin® Severe Multi-Symptom Cough Cold + Flu Nighttime

For Ages 12 & Over

CF Night Time MAX

Adult

Max Strength

Tussin

Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer (Acetaminophen)

Antihistamine/Cough Suppressant (Diphenhydramine HCl)

Nasal Decongestant (Phenylephrine HCl)

Severe

Multi-Symptom Cough Cold + Flu

Night Time

Relieves:

- Cough

- Sore Throat

- Body Aches

- Fever

- Nasal Congestion

- Runny Nose

4 FL OZ (118 mL)

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
55910-28455910-284-26

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

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Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
ACETAMINOPHEN362O9ITL9DACTIB
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDETC2D6JAD40ACTIB
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE04JA59TNSJACTIB
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLIACT
EDETATE DISODIUM7FLD91C86KIACT
FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOAIACT
GLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXIACT
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED3WJQ0SDW1AIACT
PROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3IACT
WATER059QF0KO0RIACT
SODIUM BENZOATEOJ245FE5EUIACT
SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM1Q73Q2JULRIACT
SORBITOL506T60A25RIACT
SUCRALOSE96K6UQ3ZD4IACT
TRIACETINXHX3C3X673IACT

Source Document#

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BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
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spl set id: 20a67ffb-601a-417b-a0ea-16132abfdc92

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