Tussin

Generic name: Dextromethorphan And Guaifenesin

Usage of Tussin

Tussin DM contains a comination of dextromethorphan and guaifenesin. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant and guaifenesin is an expectorant.

Tussin DM is used to treat cough and chest congestion caused by minor throat and bronchial irritations, the common cold, and allergies.

Tussin DM helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to help drain bronchial tubes.

Tussin DM will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking.

Tussin side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Tussin DM: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:

mood changes;

severe headache; or

severe dizziness or anxiety, feeling like you might pass out;.

Common Tussin DM side effects may include:

dizziness, drowsiness;

sleep problems (insomnia);

diarrhea; or

feeling nervous, restless, anxious, or irritable;.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Tussin

Do not use Tussin DM if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have:

a cough with mucus; or

asthma, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis.

Ask a doctor before using Tussin DM if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

This medicine may contain phenylalanine. Check the medication label if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

Warnings

Do not use Tussin DM if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.

What other drugs will affect Tussin

Avoid using Tussin DM with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing (such as opioid medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures).

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you are also using any other drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used together. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

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