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Topcare Tussin Cf Max

650 mg/20mL + 20 mg/20mL + 400 mg/20mL + 10 mg/20mL · Solution

  • Available without prescription
  • Expectorant
Made by
Topco Associates LLC

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 · 2024-11-04

What it is

Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Expectorant Nasal decongestant

Used for
  • Cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
How to take it

Adults and children 12 years and over 20 mL every 4 hours

do not take more than 5 doses in any 24-hour period

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
66other products contain Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride — compare makers, forms and strengths

Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed

What it is for

temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold or flu:

  • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
  • nasal congestion
  • sinus congestion and pressure
  • 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 · 2024-11-04 · 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.
  • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).
  • If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen,
  • ask a doctor or pharmacist.
  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

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 5 doses in any 24-hour period
  • do not exceed recommended dosage. Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause serious liver damage.
  • 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 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

  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.

Ask a pharmacist first if

you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor/Pharmacist”.

Stop and get help if

  • you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
  • pain, cough, or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 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 headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.

Other warnings

  • Liver warning:
  • This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur
  • if you take
  • more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy alert:
  • Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
  • skin reddening
  • blisters
  • rash If a skin reaction occurs,
  • stop use and seek medical help right away. Sore throat warning:
  • If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
  • Do not use
  • Ask a doctor before use
  • if you have
  • diabetes
  • 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
  • cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. 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. Overdose warning:
  • do not use more than directed

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

  • Overdose warning:
  • In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Prompt 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 — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.

How to store it

  • each 20 mL contains: sodium 14 mg
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Do not refrigerate.

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.

anhydrous citric acid, benzyl alcohol, edetate disodium, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum

Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.

Questions about this product

1-888-423-0139

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.

  • Colour dyesFD&C red #40Some people react to dyes such as tartrazine (Yellow 5) or carmine.
  • Sugar alcoholssorbitol solutionSorbitol 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.

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Details

Made byTopco Associates LLC
Active substanceAcetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
Used inBreathing, airways, allergies and cough
Strength650 mg/20mL + 20 mg/20mL + 400 mg/20mL + 10 mg/20mL
FormSolution
RouteOral
Packs1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE · 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE
NDC76162-000

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

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Same active substance

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