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.
- 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
Legal Issues
There is currently no legal information available for this drug.
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.
Sources
Dex-tuss Manufacturers
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Cypress Pharmaceutical, Inc.
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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
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