Tussin DM Cough and Chest Congestion
Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin · Liquid · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each 10 mL) Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg Guaifenesin 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 make coughs more productive
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 more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
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 more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with the dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device keep dosing cup with product mL= milliliter this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age adults and children 12 years and over: 10 mL every 4 hours children under 12 years: do not use
Other information
Other information store at 20-25ºC(68-77ºF). Do not refrigerate
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, FD&C red 40, flavor, glucose, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, menthol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Safeway, Inc. (revised Nov 5, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in 3 products
- Guaifenesin in 3 products
Tussin DM Cough and Chest Congestion NDC products (3)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49580-0385 | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 20 mg/10mL; Guaifenesin 200 mg/10mL Liquid | P & L Development, LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 63868-868 | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 20 mg/10mL; Guaifenesin 200 mg/10mL Liquid | QUALITY CHOICE (Chain Drug Marketing Association) | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 21130-583 | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 20 mg/10mL; Guaifenesin 200 mg/10mL Liquid | Safeway, Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Tussin DM Cough and Chest Congestion 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 make coughs more productive
Who makes Tussin DM Cough and Chest Congestion?
Tussin DM Cough and Chest Congestion is listed by 3 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including P & L Development, LLC, QUALITY CHOICE (Chain Drug Marketing Association), Safeway, Inc..