Max Tussin Cough and Chest Congestion Dm Sugar Free
20 mg/10mL + 200 mg/10mL · Liquid
- Available without prescription
- Expectorant
- Active substance
- Dextromethorphan Hbr, Guaifenesin
- Made by
- Akron Pharma Inc.
- 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 · 2026-09-01
Cough suppressant Expectorant
- 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
Adults and children 12 years and over 10 mL every 4 hours
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
Full directions ↓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.
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 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
From the official label · 2026-09-01 · DailyMed
Do not take it if
- 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.
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.
- 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 10 mL every 4 hours
- children under 12 years
- do not use
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Ask a doctor first if
cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.
Stop and get help 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.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.
Other warnings
- Do not 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 If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
- Stop use and
- ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache.
- Keep out of reach of children.
Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.
Keep away from children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.
How to store it
- Phenylketonurics:
- contains Phenylalanine 30 mg per 10 mL store between 20-25ºC(68-77ºF). Do not refrigerate
Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.
What kind of medicine it is
Cough suppressant Expectorant
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.
Other ingredients
Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.
anhydrous citric acid, flavor cherry, glycerin, menthol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sodium citrate, sucralose.
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Questions about this product
- toll-free 1-877-225-6999 Manufactured for:
- Akron Pharma, Inc. Fairfield, NJ 07004 www.akronpharma.com
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.
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 solution
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.
Every version of this medicine (16)
The same active substance, strength and kind of form, from every company that sells it — with what each label lists.
Showing 16 of 16
- Max Tussin Cough and Chest Congestion Dm Sugar FreeThis oneWithout prescriptionAkron Pharma Inc.Sugar alcohols
- Tussin Dm RegularWithout prescriptionAARNA USA, Inc.Sugars
- Tussin Dm Sugar FreeWithout prescriptionAARNA USA, Inc.Sugar alcohols
- Max Tussin Cough and Chest Congestion DmWithout prescriptionAkron Pharma Inc.Sugars
- Max Tussin Cough and Chest Congestion Dm Sugar FreeWithout prescriptionATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.Sugar alcohols
- Tussin Cough and Chest Congestion DmWithout prescriptionBest Choice (Valu Merchandisers Company)Colour dyesSugars
- Geri-Tussin DmWithout prescriptionGeri-Care Pharmaceuticals, CorpColour dyesParabens
- Guaiasorb DmWithout prescriptionGeri-Care Pharmaceuticals, CorpParabens
- Tussin Cough and Chest Congestion Dm AdultWithout prescriptionHarris Teeter, LLCColour dyesSugars
- Tussin Dm Cough and Chest Congestion AdultWithout prescriptionP & L Development, LLCColour dyesSugars
- Tussin Cough Dm Sugar FreeWithout prescriptionQUALITY CHOICE (Chain Drug Marketing Association)No ingredient list on the stored label
- Tussin Dm Cough and Chest Congestion Non DrowsyWithout prescriptionQUALITY CHOICE (Chain Drug Marketing Association)No ingredient list on the stored label
- Adult Cough and Chest Congestion Relief Dm Non DrowsyWithout prescriptionSafeway, Inc.Colour dyesSugars
- Tussin Dm Cough and Chest CongestionWithout prescriptionSafeway, Inc.Colour dyesSugars
- Tussin Dm Cough and ChestWithout prescriptionWinCo Foods, LLCColour dyesSugars
- Tussin Dm Cough and Chest Non DrowsyWithout prescriptionWinCo Foods, LLCColour dyesSugars
Details
| Made by | Akron Pharma Inc. |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Dextromethorphan Hbr, Guaifenesin |
| Used in | Breathing, airways, allergies and cough |
| Strength | 20 mg/10mL + 200 mg/10mL |
| Form | Liquid |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 PACKAGE / 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC · 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC |
| NDC | 71399-0026 |
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).
Other strengths and forms
2 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.
- Liquid2 products
20 mg/10mL + 200 mg/10mL2
20 mg/10mL + 200 mg/10mL · 2 companies
- Akron Pharma Inc. · this page
- ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.