Medicine guide

Qch Adult Tussin Dm 542

20 mg/20mL + 200 mg/20mL · Liquid

  • Available without prescription
  • Expectorant
Made by
Chain Drug Marketing Association Inc.

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 · 2024-05-08

What it is

Cough suppressant Expectorant

Used for
  • (S) temporarily relieves cough due too minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes
How to take it

Adults & children 12 years & over 20 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 ↓
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.

All warnings ↓
Good to know
  • 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
136other products contain Dextromethorphan Hbr, Guaifenesin — compare makers, forms and strengths

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What it is for

  • (S) temporarily relieves cough due too 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 · 2024-05-08 · 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.

  • shake well before using
  • 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 & children 12 years & over 20 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

AND ASK DOCTOR IF 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”.

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.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.

Other information

each 20 mL contains: sodium 15 mg store at 20-25 o C (68-77 o F) do not refrigerate

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Other Information”.

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.

carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, FD&C blue 1 dye, FD&C red 40 dye, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, menthol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, 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.

  • Colour dyesFD&C blue 1 dye; FD&C red 40 dyeSome people react to dyes such as tartrazine (Yellow 5) or carmine.
  • Sugarshigh fructose corn syrupRelevant to diabetes and dental health.

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 byChain Drug Marketing Association Inc.
Active substanceDextromethorphan Hbr, Guaifenesin
Used inBreathing, airways, allergies and cough
Strength20 mg/20mL + 200 mg/20mL
FormLiquid
RouteOral
Packs1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE · 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE
NDC83324-023

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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