Tusnel-DM Pediatric Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg/mL; 25 mg/mL; 1.25 mg/mL Solution/ Drops, 30 mL
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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
Tusnel-DM Pediatric is an over-the-counter oral liquid (drops) containing three active ingredients commonly used to address cold and cough symptoms. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant, while guaifenesin functions as an expectorant to help thin mucus and make coughs more productive. Phenylephrine is a decongestant typically used to relieve nasal congestion. This product is marketed as an OTC monograph drug, meaning it follows FDA's established guidelines for combination cold and cough remedies.
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Anhydrous citric acid is a sour, crystalline powder derived from citric acid with water removed. In medicines, it acts as a buffer to control pH, adds tartness to improve taste, and helps tablets disintegrate.
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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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💲 Pricing
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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.285 | $8.54 / 30 ml |
| 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-DM Pediatric 2.5 mg/mL; 25 mg/mL; 1.25 mg/mLthis 54859-0606-01 | LLORENS | 30 ml | $0.285 | — | Availability likely | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 54859-0606-01 You're viewing this | 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER (54859-606-01) | 2019-08-01 | Active |
📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses Temporary relief of cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation Temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make cough more productive.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Do not exceed more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period or as directed by a doctor. Age Weight Dose Children 2 to under 6 years of age 24-47 lbs Take 2 mL every 4-6 hours Children under 2 years of age Under 24 lbs Ask a doctor
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Do not use in child whos 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 your doctor or pharmacist before giving this product. Ask a doctor before use if your child has heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes a cough that occurs with too much phlegm a persistent or chronic cough that occurs with asthma, or if cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) unless directed by a doctor.
When using this product do not exceed the recommended dosage. Stope use and ask doctor if nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occurs symptoms do not get better within 7 days or accompanied by fever cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredients in each (1 mL) Dextromethorphan HBr 2.5 mg Guaifenesin 25 mg Phenylephrine HCl 1.25 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients: Artifical and natural flavor, citric acid, glycerin, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, sucralose.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Cough suppressant Expectorant Nasal Decongestant