TUSSI PRES PEDIATRIC GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL,DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 75 mg/5mL; 2.5 mg/5mL; 5 mg/5mL Syrup, 480 mL
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Uncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antagonist class.
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🩺 Clinical
Tussi Pres Pediatric is an over-the-counter liquid syrup for children taken by mouth. It contains three active ingredients commonly used together for cough and cold symptoms. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant, guaifenesin is an expectorant that helps thin mucus, and phenylephrine is a decongestant meant to relieve nasal congestion. This product is marketed under FDA's over-the-counter monograph rules for cough and cold medicines.
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A weak organic acid derived from citrus fruits or made through fermentation. It works as a buffer to control pH, a preservative to extend shelf life, and a flavoring agent in medications.
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Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
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Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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Propylparaben is a chemical preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and personal care products. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage.
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Sodium citrate is a salt derived from citric acid. It works as a buffer to maintain the medicine's pH level and may also help improve taste or act as a preservative in the formulation.
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Sucralose is a synthetic sweetener made from sugar. It's added to medicines to improve taste without adding calories, helping make bitter or unpleasant-tasting drugs easier to take.
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
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💲 Pricing
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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Tusnel Pediatric DM 5 mg/5mL; 75 mg/5mL; 2.5 mg/5mL 54859-0604-16 | Llorens | 473 ml | $0.028 | — | FDA listed | — |
| Altipres Pediatric 5 mg/5mL; 75 mg/5mL; 2.5 mg/5mL 45737-0105-16 | Advanced | 473 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Tussi Pres Pediatric 75 mg/5mL; 2.5 mg/5mL; 5 mg/5mLthis 52083-0232-16 | KRAMER | 480 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Presgen Pediatric 5 mg/5mL; 75 mg/5mL; 2.5 mg/5mL 52083-0653-16 | KRAMER | 480 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| ACTINEL DM Pediatric 5 mg/5mL; 75 mg/5mL; 2.5 mg/5mL 63102-0130-16 | ACTIPHARMA, | 473 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 52083-0232-16 You're viewing this | 480 mL in 1 BOTTLE (52083-232-16) | 2011-03-24 | Active |
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| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
| Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data | — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope. |
| HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk | — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal. |
| Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) | — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold. |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses: • Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes. • Temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold: nasal congestion and cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions: Do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period. Adults & Children 12 years of age and older Take 4 teaspoons (20 mL) every 4 hours, as needed. Children 6 to under 12 years of age Take 2 teaspoons (10 mL) every 4 hours, as needed. Children 2 to under 6 Take one pre-measured single dose package (1 teaspoon or 5 mL) every 4 hours, as needed. Children under 2 years Do not use.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings: Do not use: • in a child under 2 years of age. • in a child who is 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 child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if your child has: • heart disease • high blood pressure • thyroid disease • diabetes • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus), or cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema.
Do not use more than the recommended dose. Stop use and ask a doctor if : • your child gets nervous, dizzy or sleepless • 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.
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.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other Information: • Tamper Evident. Do not use if packet is torn, cut or opened. • Store at controlled room temperature 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F). • Avoid excessive heat or humidity.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredients (In each 5 mL teaspoon) Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg Guaifenesin 75 mg Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients: Citric acid, Flavor, Glycerin, Methylparaben, Propylene glycol, Propylparaben, Purified water, Sodium citrate and Sucralose
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Antitussive (Anti-Cough) Expectorant Nasal Decongestant