Childrens Tussnex
325 mg/10mL + 10 mg/10mL + 5 mg/10mL + 200 mg/10mL · Liquid
- Available without prescription
- Expectorant
- Made by
- Guardian Drug Company
- Source
- Official label
Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.
At a glance
Quoted from the official label · 2024-12-19
Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Expectorant Nasal decongestant
- 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…
10 mL in dosing cup provided
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
Full directions ↓With any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non prescription).
All warnings ↓- Sold without a prescription
- FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed
What it is for
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
From the official label · 2024-12-19 · DailyMed
Do not take it if
- 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.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.
How to take it
These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.
- 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 by a doctor
- Children 6 to under 12 years of age:
- 10 mL in dosing cup provided
- Children under 6 years of age:
- Do not use
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Ask a doctor first 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.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.
Ask a pharmacist first 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.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor/Pharmacist”.
Stop and get help 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.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.
Other 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).
- Stop use and
- Stop use and
Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.
If you take too much
In an emergency, call your local emergency number or a poison control centre.
- 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.
Quoted from the official label, section “Overdosage”.
How to store it
- each 10 mL contains :
- sodium 10 mg store between 15-30 o C(59-86 o F) do not refrigerate dosing cup provided
Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.
What kind of medicine it is
Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Expectorant Nasal decongestant
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.
Other ingredients
Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.
citric acid anhydrous, edetate disodium, FD and C blue 1, FD and C red 40, flavors, glycerin, propylene glycol, propyl gallate, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Ingredients people check for
Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.
- Sugar alcohols
sorbitol
Sorbitol and similar can upset the stomach and matter with fructose intolerance.
Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.
Details
| Made by | Guardian Drug Company |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Acteaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hbr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine Hcl |
| Used in | Breathing, airways, allergies and cough |
| Strength | 325 mg/10mL + 10 mg/10mL + 5 mg/10mL + 200 mg/10mL |
| Form | Liquid |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE |
| NDC | 53041-622 |
Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician
Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).
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