dg health tussin
Dextromethorphan HBr, Doxylamine succinate · Solution · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each 20 mL) Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 30 mg Doxylamine succinate, USP 12.5 mg
Purpose
Purposes Cough suppressant Antihistamine
Uses
Uses
• temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
• temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
• runny nose
• sneezing
• itchy, watery eyes
• itching of the nose or throat
• controls the impulse to cough to help you sleep
Warnings
Warnings Do not use
• 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. Ask a doctor before use if you have
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
• glaucoma
• 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 taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product
• 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 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
• 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.
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if you have
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
• glaucoma
• 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
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
When using this product
• 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
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
• measure only with dosing cup provided
• keep dosing cup with product
• mL = milliliter
• do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period
• 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 6 hours children under 12 years do not use
Other information
Other information
• each 20 mL contains: sodium 11 mg
• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, benzoic acid, benzyl alcohol, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, menthol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum
Questions?
Questions or comments? 1-888-309-9030
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Dolgencorp, LLC (revised Nov 13, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in 2 products
- Acetaminophen in 1 product
- Guaifenesin in 1 product
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride in 1 product
- Doxylamine Succinate in 1 product
dg health tussin NDC products (2)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55910-398 | Acetaminophen 650 mg/20mL; Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 20 mg/20mL; Guaifenesin 400 mg/20mL; Phenylephrine… Solution | Dolgencorp Inc | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 55910-709 | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 30 mg/20mL; Doxylamine Succinate 12.5 mg/20mL Solution | Dolgencorp, LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is dg health tussin used for?
Uses • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: • runny nose • sneezing • itchy, watery eyes • itching of the nose or throat • controls the impulse to cough to help you sleep
Who makes dg health tussin?
dg health tussin is listed by 2 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Dolgencorp Inc, Dolgencorp, LLC.