TUSSIN COUGH EXPECTORANT COUGH SUPRESSANT DM DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mL Liquid, 118 mL — NDC 76281-503-24 (Billing 76281-0503-24)
This is a package of 118 mL of TUSSIN COUGH EXPECTORANT COUGH SUPRESSANT DM DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mL Liquid from AptaPharma Inc., marketed since Sep 2020 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 996520
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's a cough suppressant. It temporarily relieves cough from minor throat and bronchial irritation, like with a cold or inhaled irritants. Some products also help you sleep by calm...
- It depends on the product. Extended-release suspensions like Delsym are labeled for every 12 hours, while Giltuss Honey DM Cough is every 6 to 8 hours with a 4-dose daily limit. Ch...
- Be careful. Don't use it if you take a prescription MAOI, or within 2 weeks of stopping one. If you're not sure whether your medicine is an MAOI, ask me or your doctor before takin...
- Nighttime products can cause marked drowsiness, and children may become excitable. Avoid alcohol and be careful driving.
Patient education
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- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
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Pricing
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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | |
Where does this data come from?
- CMS NADAC weekly file
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · refreshed Oct 2, 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 | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76281-0503-24 You're viewing this Main listing | 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE | 2020-09-30 | — | Active |
Therapeutic equivalents
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- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Sep 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file
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
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- 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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IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
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Manufacturer & labeler
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- 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 acold ■ 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Age Dose ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Adults and children 2 teaspoonfuls 12 years and over every 4 hours ------------------------------------------------------------------------ children under 12 years do not use _________________________________________
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Do not use ■ in a child under 12 years of age ■ if you are now taking aprescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease) or for 2 weeks atter stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains a MAOI, ask adoctor or pharmacist before using this product.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Drug Facts Active ingredients (in each 5mL tsp) Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10mg Guaifenesin, USP 100mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Anhydrous citric acid, dextrose, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, menthol, purified water. saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Dextromethorphan HBr, USP .... Cough Suppressant Guaifenesin, USP .............................. Expectorant
📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If ▾
Ask a doctor before use if you have ■ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) ■ cough that lasts or chronic, 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 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 ▾
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask ahealth 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.
📄 Other Information ▾
Other information ■ store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) ■ do not refrigerate ■ dosage cup provided ■ sodium 3 mg per teaspoonful ■ Keep carton for full directions for use.
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ▾
Package Label AP SAFE NDC 76281-503-24 COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENTS IN ROBlTUSSIN ® PEAK COLD COUGH & CHEST CONGESTION DM* Adult Tussin Cough Dextromethorphan HBr / Guaifenesin Cough Suppressant / Expectorant Non-Drowsy Cough Formula • Controls Cough • Helps Loosen chest congestion • For Ages 12 and over DM 4 FL OZ (118 mL) CAUTION: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING. 3 1013430 3/20 'This product is not manufactured or distributed by Pfizer, owner of the registered trademark Robitussin ® Peak Cold.
Manufactured by: AptaPharma Inc., 1533 Union Ave. Pennsauken, NJ 08110 AP-BX-02 Carton Bottle res 503-24 Box 503-24 Btl
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| Inactive ingredients (structured) | — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available. |
| 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. |