Acteaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hbr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine Hcl
Over-the-CounterBrand names: Childrens Tussnex
About This Medication
Multi-symptom cold and flu relief tablet combining acetaminophen for pain and fever with cough suppressant, expectorant to loosen mucus, nasal decongestant.
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Acetaminophen | - |
| Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide | - |
| Guaifenesin | - |
| Phenylephrine Hydrochloride | - |
Indications & Usage
Dosage & Administration
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. severe liver damage may occur if your child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is maximum daily amount with other drugs containing acetaminophen Sore throat warning : if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non prescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. in a child who is 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 giving this product. Ask a doctor before use if the child has liver disease heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin When using this product do not use more than directed Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present new symptoms occur cough comes back, or occurs with rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. Keep out of reach of children. Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Uses temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: nasal congestion stuffy nose cough due to minor throat and minor bronchial irritation the intensity of coughing the impulse to cough to help your child get to sleep minor aches and pains sore throat headache temporarily reduces fever helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive
Directions this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult dose do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) shake well before use do not take more than 5 doses in any 24 hour period if needed, repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last do not give more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor measure only with dosing cup provided do not use dosing cup with other products dose as follows or as directed …
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. severe liver damage may occur if your child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is maximum daily amount with other drugs containing acetaminophen Sore throat warning : if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non prescription). If you are not sure …
Acteaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hbr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine Hcl is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
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- • DailyMed — Acteaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hbr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine Hcl drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Acteaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hbr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine Hcl label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 1593450 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Acteaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hbr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine Hcl (FDA National Drug Code)
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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS