Tussnex Fm Severe Cough and Congestion
20 mg/20mL + 400 mg/20mL + 10 mg/20mL · Liquid
- Available without prescription
- Expectorant
- Active substance
- Dextromethorphan Hbr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine Hcl
- 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
Cough suppressant Expectorant Nasal decongestant
- Cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants the intensity of coughing the impulse to cough to help
Adults and children 12 years and older:: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours
Full directions ↓- 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
hepls loosen phelgm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive temporarily relieves:
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants the intensity of coughing the impulse to cough to help
- you get to sleep nasal congestion due to a cold
From the official label · 2024-12-19 · DailyMed
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 24-hour period measure only with dosing coup provided
- do not use dosing cup with other products dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
- Adults and children 12 years and older:
- 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours
- Children under 12 years of age:
- Do not use
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Ask a doctor first if
- heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- 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 occur with fever cough comes back, or occurs with rash or persistent headache.
- 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.
- In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.
Stop and get help if
- nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever cough comes back, or occurs with rash or persistent headache.
- 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.
- In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.
Other warnings
- Do not use for
- if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for 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.
- Ask a doctor before use
- if you have heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- Stop use and
- Stop use and
Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
- Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.
How to store it
- each 20 mL contains:
- sodium 20 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
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, FDand 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.
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
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- Severe Congestion and CoughWithout prescriptionFamily Dollar Services IncColour dyesSugar alcoholsSulfites
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- Maximum Strength Mucus ReliefWithout prescriptionHyvee IncColour dyesSugar alcohols
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- Mucus Relief Severe Congestion and Cough Maximum StrengthWithout prescriptionRaritan Pharmaceuticals IncColour dyesSugar alcohols
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- Mucus Relief Severe Congestion and CoughWithout prescriptionTOPCO ASSOCIATES LLCColour dyesSugar alcoholsSulfites
- Mucus Relief Severe Congestion and Cough Maximum StrengthWithout prescriptionUnited Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFIColour dyesSugar alcohols
- Severe Congestion and CoughWithout prescriptionWalgreen CompanyColour dyesSugar alcoholsSulfites
- Walgreen Maximum Strength Severe Congestion and CoughWithout prescriptionWALGREENS CO.Colour dyesSugar alcohols
Details
| Made by | Guardian Drug Company |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Dextromethorphan Hbr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine Hcl |
| Used in | Breathing, airways, allergies and cough |
| Strength | 20 mg/20mL + 400 mg/20mL + 10 mg/20mL |
| Form | Liquid |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 177 mL in 1 BOTTLE |
| NDC | 53041-617 |
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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