basic care tussin dm
dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin · Solution · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each 20 mL) Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 20 mg Guaifenesin, USP 200 mg
Purpose
Purposes Cough suppressant Expectorant
Uses
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
Warnings
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)
• 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).
Do not use
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
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
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.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
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
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 20 mL every 4 hours children under 12 years do not use
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum
Questions?
Questions or comments? 1-800-719-9260
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Amazon.com Services LLC (revised Nov 9, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in 1 product
- Guaifenesin in 1 product
basic care tussin dm NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72288-631 | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 20 mg/20mL; Guaifenesin 200 mg/20mL Solution | Amazon.com Services LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is basic care 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 basic care tussin dm?
basic care tussin dm is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Amazon.com Services LLC.