Medicine guide

Tussin Multi Symptom Cold Cf Adult

20 mg/10mL + 200 mg/10mL + 10 mg/10mL · Liquid

  • Available without prescription
  • Expectorant
Made by
Major Pharmaceuticals

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 · 2025-12-17

What it is

Cough suppressant Expectorant Nasal decongestant

Used for
  • Nasal congestion cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
How to take it

10 mL every 4 hours

do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided.

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
1other products contain Dextromethorphan Hbr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine — compare makers, forms and strengths

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

What it is for

helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold:

  • nasal congestion cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation

From the official label · 2025-12-17 · 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.
  • Do not use any other dosing device. keep dosing cup with product mL = milliliter this adult product is not intended for use in
  • children under 12 years of age adult 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

heart disease high blood pressure diabetes thyroid trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland 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”.

Ask a pharmacist first if

you are taking any other oral nasal decongestant or stimulant.

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

Stop and get help if

nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever 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 heart disease high blood pressure diabetes thyroid trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland cough that occurs with too much phlegm ( mucus) cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use
  • if you are taking any other oral nasal decongestant or stimulant.
  • When using this product, do not use more than directed.
  • Stop use and
  • ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • , 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

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1800-222-1222) right away.

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

How to store it

store between 20-25°C (68°-77°F). Do not refrigerate.

Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.

What kind of medicine it is

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, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, lactic acid, menthol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose

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

Questions about this product

Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

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 alcoholssorbitolSorbitol 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 byMajor Pharmaceuticals
Active substanceDextromethorphan Hbr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine
Used inBreathing, airways, allergies and cough
Strength20 mg/10mL + 200 mg/10mL + 10 mg/10mL
FormLiquid
RouteOral
Packs1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 BOX / 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
NDC0904-6537

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).

Same active substance

These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.