TUSSIN ADULT CHEST CONGESTION- guaifenesin syrup

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Drug Labeling and Warnings

tussin by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by CVS Pharmacy. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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Active ingredient (in each 10 mL)

Guaifenesin, USP 200 mg

Purpose

Expectorant

Use

helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive

Warnings

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, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

Stop use and ask a doctor if

cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

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:

  10 – 20 mL every 4 hours

• children under 12 years:

  do not use

Other information

• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F).

  Do not refrigerate.

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, caramel, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, maltol, menthol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate

Questions or comments?

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Compare to the active ingredient in Robitussin® Mucus + Chest Congestion

Non-Drowsy

Tussin

GUAIFENESIN, USP

Expectorant

Adult Chest Congestion

Relieves:

Chest congestion/mucus

Alcohol free

For ages 12 & over

Dosage cup provided

8 FL OZ (237 mL)

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

TUSSIN  ADULT CHEST CONGESTION
guaifenesin syrup

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 59779-650
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ)	GUAIFENESIN	200 mg  in 10 mL

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)
CARAMEL (UNII: T9D99G2B1R)
FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP (UNII: XY6UN3QB6S)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)
MALTOL (UNII: 3A9RD92BS4)
MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: L7T10EIP3A)
SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)

Product Characteristics
Color	RED (dark)	Score
Shape		Size
Flavor	CHERRY	Imprint Code
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 59779-650-26	1 in 1 CARTON	11/17/2000
1		118 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
2	NDC: 59779-650-34	1 in 1 CARTON	07/15/1987
2		237 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 final	part341	07/15/1987

Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)