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tussin nighttime cough drug information

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE
Rite Aid Corporation · ORAL

Product NDC: 11822-6005

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Generic nameDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE
Labeler / manufacturerRite Aid Corporation
RouteORAL
Drug classDrug class not supplied in source label
Product NDC11822-6005
Label effective date2026-09-04

Official product label reference

tussin nighttime cough — Rite Aid Corporation

This page contains 15 source sections for DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE, oral route. Label set 80d51af8-3a7b-4d22-8d4f-df5f91913047, version 4.

Retrieved 2026-10-02 · openFDA dataset updated 2026-10-02 · Check the current DailyMed label

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Uses described in the label

Uses • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: • runny nose • sneezing • itchy, watery eyes • itching of the nose or throat • controls the impulse to cough to help you sleep

Purpose

Purposes Cough suppressant Antihistamine
Dosage and administration — label text
Directions • measure only with dosing cup provided • keep dosing cup with product • mL = milliliter • do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period • this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age age dose adults and children 12 years and over 20 mL every 6 hours children under 12 years do not use Table text from source: | age | dose | adults and children 12 years and over | 20 mL every 6 hours | children under 12 years | do not use
Warnings
Warnings Do not use • to make a child sleepy • 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 • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland • glaucoma • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product • do not use more than directed • marked drowsiness may occur • avoid alcoholic drinks • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery • excitability may occur, especially in children Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign 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 (1-800-222-1222).
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each 20 mL) Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 30 mg Doxylamine succinate, USP 12.5 mg
Do not use
Do not use • to make a child sleepy • 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
Ask a doctor before use if you have • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland • glaucoma • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
While using this medicine
When using this product • do not use more than directed • marked drowsiness may occur • avoid alcoholic drinks • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery • excitability may occur, especially in children
When to stop use and seek help
Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
Pregnancy or breast feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Child safety
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 • each 20 mL contains: sodium 11 mg • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredient
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, benzoic acid, benzyl alcohol, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, menthol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum
Questions
Questions or comments? 1-800-719-9260

Official sources and product identifiers

Substances listed: DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE

RxNorm identifiers: 1115329

Package NDC codes

11822-6005-0

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