Dex-tuss label

Dex-tuss

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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Use extreme care in measuring dosage.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
  • a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath, or children who are taking other drugs.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • a cough that persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.  These could be signs of a serious condition.
  • new symptoms occur

When using this product

  • may cause or aggravate constipation

If pregnant or breast-feeding,ask a health professional before use.

Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.In case of accidental overdose seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
  • a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath, or children who are taking other drugs.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • a cough that persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.  These could be signs of a serious condition.
  • new symptoms occur

FDA Safety Alerts

There are currently no FDA safety alerts available for this drug.

Manufacturer Warnings

There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.

FDA Labeling Changes

There are currently no FDA labeling changes available for this drug.

Uses

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:

  • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive

History

There is currently no drug history available for this drug.

Other Information

There are no additional details available for this product.

Dex-tuss Manufacturers

  • Cypress Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Dex-tuss | Cypress Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    No Recall

    Dex-tuss | Cypress Pharmaceutical, Inc.

    Dex-tuss | Cypress Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Take this medication with a full glass of water after each dose to help loosen mucus in the lungs.  Giving a higher dose than recommended by a doctor could result in serious side effects for your child. Adults and children
    12 years of age
    and over:


    1 teaspoonful (5 mL)
    every 4 to 6 hours, not
    to exceed 8 teaspoonfuls
    in 24 hours, or as
    directed by a doctor.
    Children 6 to under
    12 years of age:



    1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL)
    every 4 to 6 hours, not to
    exceed 4 teaspoonfuls
    in 24 hours, or as
    directed by a doctor.
    Children under 6
    years of age:
    Consult a physician