MAX Tussin Cough and Chest Congestion DM Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin 20 mg/10mL; 200 mg/10mL Liquid
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- The two ingredients tackle your symptoms from different angles. Guaifenesin is an expectorant — it helps thin and loosen the mucus in your chest so you can cough it up more easily....
- What exactly does this combination do — why are two ingredients needed?
- It depends on which antidepressant you're taking. If it's a type called an MAOI — which includes certain older antidepressants and some medications for Parkinson's disease — you sh...
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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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| 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 | $0.0125 | $2.95 / 236 ml |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 71399-0025-04 | 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 PACKAGE (71399-0025-4) / 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC | 2023-05-15 | Active |
| 71399-0025-06 | 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (71399-0025-6) | 2023-05-15 | Active |
| 71399-0025-08 You're viewing this | 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 PACKAGE (71399-0025-8) / 236 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC | 2023-05-15 | Active |
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📄 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 6 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided keep dosing cup with product mL= milliliter this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age age dose adults and children 12 years and over 10 mL 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) cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Stop use and ask a doctor if 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. Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information Phenylketonurics: contains Phenylalanine 30 mg per 10 mL store between 20-25ºC(68-77ºF). Do not refrigerate
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients (in each 10 mL) Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg Guaifenesin 200 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, flavor cherry, glycerin, menthol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sucralose, sucrose.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purposes Cough suppressant Expectorant