Tussin DM

Tussin DM is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN. It is labelled by Chain Drug Marketing Association, Inc. taken by oral and marketed as a human otc drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 83324-324, application M012, label effective 20260604. It is one of 33 FDA drug label records sharing the active ingredient DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.

Across FDA labelling, products containing DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN are most often described in connection with: temporarily relieves, cough due, minor throat, bronchial irritation, cold helps, loosen phlegm, secretions drain. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.

Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes

Directions do not take more than directed do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period mL = milliliter only use the dose cup provided adults and children 12 years and over: 20 mL every 4 hours children under 12 years: do not use

Warnings 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. Ask a doctor before use if you have cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema Stop use and ask a doctor if cough persists more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache. 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. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

FDA lists 33 drug label records with DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN as the active ingredient. The most common dosage forms and the manufacturers with the most records are summarised below; strengths, pack sizes and inactive ingredients can still differ between apparently similar products.

5 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. A match means the firm or product name appears in the enforcement report; confirm lot numbers and dates against the official FDA notice before acting.

What is Tussin DM used for?
Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes

Who makes Tussin DM?
Chain Drug Marketing Association, Inc. is the labeler of record for Tussin DM. 33 FDA label records share the active ingredient DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN, so generic and branded versions may come from different companies; the manufacturer named on your pack is the one that matters for any enquiry.

What form does Tussin DM come in?
administered by oral. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.

Is Tussin DM prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as human otc drug. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.

Are there other products containing DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN?
Yes. 33 FDA drug label records list DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN as the active ingredient. Products with the same active ingredient can usually be substituted only when a prescriber or pharmacist confirms it is appropriate.

Has Tussin DM been recalled?
5 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. Review the recall and safety notices section on this page and confirm lot numbers against the official FDA enforcement report.

Where does this information come from?
All content is reproduced from FDA Structured Product Labelling data via openFDA. It is provided for identification and reference only and is not medical advice.