Tussin DM Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL Solution — NDC 70000-0628-1 (Billing 70000-0628-01)
This is a package of Tussin DM Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL Solution from Cardinal Health 110, LLC. DBA Leader, marketed since Mar 2023 and currently FDA-listed; retail pharmacies pay about $0.0235 per mL (NADAC).
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification
- GSN (GCN sequence number): 023893
- GCN: 53497
- GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 43997002520905
- HICL (First Databank): 000223
- AHFS class code: 48:08.00.00
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 1020138
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Uncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antagonist class.
Where does this data come from?
- RxClass (NLM) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Clinical
Dextromethorphan is used to temporarily relieve cough caused by the common cold, the flu, or other conditions. Dextromethorphan will relieve a cough but will not treat the cause of the cough or speed recovery. Dextromethorphan is in a class of medications called antitussives. It works by decreasing activity in the part of the brain that causes coughing.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗- It helps loosen mucus and makes coughs more productive. It also temporarily eases cough from minor throat and bronchial irritation, like with a cold or inhaled irritants.
- Swallow them whole with a full glass of water. Don’t crush, chew or break them. You can take them with or without food, about every 12 hours as your label directs.
- How do I take the extended-release tablets?
- The extended-release tablets are not for children under 12. Some liquid products are made for children, so check that product’s label and ask me if you’re unsure.
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin — tap one for details:
Where does this data come from?
- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
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Pricing
A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.
| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.024 | $2.77 / 118 ml |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $0.0961 | $11.34 / 118 ml |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
Where does this data come from?
- CMS NADAC weekly file · file of Sep 30, 2026
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · through Q1 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Per unit | Per pack | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
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| 70000-0628-01 You're viewing this | 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON / 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC | $0.0235 / mL | $2.77 | 2023-03-16 | — | Active |
| 70000-0628-02 70000-0628-2 Main listing | 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON / 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC | $0.0178 / mL | $4.21 | 2023-03-16 | — | Active |
Per mL, this pack runs about 32% above the cheapest pack (NDC 70000-0628-02, $0.0178 vs $0.0235 NADAC).
This pack accounts for about 20% of this product's recent Medicaid fills; most go to a different pack size. See all packs ↓
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in this package?
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Tussin DM Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL Solution?
Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.
Therapeutic equivalents
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Sep 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file · file of Sep 30, 2026
Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Sep 3, 2026
What it looks like
Where does this data come from?
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.
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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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Carboxymethylcellulose sodium is a plant-derived thickening agent made from cellulose. In medicines, it acts as a binder to hold ingredients together, a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart, or a thickener in liquids.
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FD&C Blue No. 1 is a synthetic blue dye approved for use in foods and medicines. It serves as a colorant to give the medication its distinctive appearance and help with product identification.
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A synthetic red dye used to color medications and make them easier to identify. It serves as a colorant in tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations.
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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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A sweetener made from corn starch that contains fructose and glucose. It sweetens the medicine to improve taste and may help preserve the product.
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Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
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Polyethylene glycol is a synthetic liquid or solid polymer used in medicines as a solvent, lubricant, and humectant. It helps dissolve active ingredients, reduces friction during manufacturing, and retains moisture in the final product.
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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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Sodium benzoate is a salt derived from benzoic acid, a preservative. It's added to medicines to prevent growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that could spoil the product.
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Sodium chloride is common table salt. It's used in medicines as a buffer to maintain proper pH, as a filler to add bulk, or to adjust the osmotic balance in liquid formulations.
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Sorbitol is a natural sugar alcohol derived from glucose. It serves as a sweetener, humectant, and bulking agent in medications to improve taste and help maintain moisture in the product.
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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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A salt derived from citric acid that helps maintain the proper acid-base balance in the medicine. It's used as a buffer to keep the product stable and at the right pH level.
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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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Xanthan gum is a thickening and stabilizing ingredient made from fermented corn or other sugars. It's added to medicines to improve texture, prevent separation of liquids and solids, and help the product stay consistent.
16 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.
Where does this data come from?
ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
Inactive ingredient FAQ
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Manufacturer & labeler
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- Drugs@FDA
FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions do not take more than directed do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period mL = milliliter only use the dose cup provided adults and children 12 years and over: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours children under 12 years: do not use
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Do not use 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. Ask a doctor before use if you have cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema Stop use and ask a doctor if cough persists more than 7 days, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a 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 each 20 mL contains: sodium 16 mg store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) see end flap for expiration date and lot number
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients (in each 20 mL) Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg Guaifenesin 400 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavors, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, microcrystalline cellulose, and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate dihydrate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Cough suppressant Expectorant
📄 Do Not Use ▾
Do not use 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.
📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If ▾
Ask a doctor before use if you have cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If ▾
Stop use and ask a doctor if cough persists more than 7 days, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding ▾
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children ▾
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
📄 Questions or Comments ▾
Questions or comments? 1-800-426-9391
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ▾
Principal Display Panel LEADER♥ ™ NDC 70000-0628-1 Maximum Strength Tussin DM Cough & Chest Congestion DM Dextromethorphan HBr Guaifenesin Cough Suppressant Expectorant Oral Solution Menthol-Berry Flavor Ages 12 Years and Over Controls Cough Relieves Chest Congestion Thins & Loosens Mucus COMPARE TO ROBITUSSIN ® MAXIMUM STRENGTH COUGH + CHEST CONGESTION DM active ingredients* 100% Money Back Guarantee 4 FL OZ (118 mL) TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED NECK WRAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Haleon US Holdings LLC, owner of the registered trademark Robitussin® Maximum Strength Cough+Chest Congestion DM.
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