TUSSIN SEVERE- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin solution

Tussin Severe by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Tussin Severe by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by HyVee Inc. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)

Acetaminophen 650 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

Guaifenesin 400 mg

Purposes

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Uses

• temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold or flu:
• cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
• 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 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

• 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.
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• liver disease
• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
• persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• pain or cough 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,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

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

• 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

• each 20 mL contains: sodium 14 mg
• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Do not refrigerate.

Inactive ingredients

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

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Compare To Robitussin® Severe Multi-Symptom Cough Cold + Flu Active Ingredients

For Ages 12 & Over

Adult Tussin Severe

Acetaminophen

Pain Reliever/ Fever Reducer

Dextromethorphan HBr

Cough Suppressant

Guaifenesin

Expectorant

CF Max

Raspberry Flavor

Multi-Symptom Cough Cold + Flu

Cough, Sore Throat

Head & Body Aches

Fever

Chest Congestion

Thins & Loosens Mucus

Non-Drowsy

NEW FORMULA

4 FL OZ (118 mL)

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

TUSSIN SEVERE 
acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin solution

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 42507-581
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D)	ACETAMINOPHEN	650 mg  in 20 mL
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS)	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE	20 mg  in 20 mL
GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ)	GUAIFENESIN	400 mg  in 20 mL

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)
BENZYL ALCOHOL (UNII: LKG8494WBH)
EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)
FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)
SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)
SORBITOL SOLUTION (UNII: 8KW3E207O2)
SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)
XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 42507-581-26	1 in 1 CARTON	01/28/2026
1	NDC: 42507-581-00	118 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC Monograph Drug	M012	01/28/2026

Labeler - HyVee Inc (006925671)