Tusscough DHC
Generic name: dihydrocodeine bitartrate, phenylephrine hydrochloride and chlorpheniramine maleate
Dosage form: oral syrup
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 22, 2021.
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Tusscough DHC Description
A sugar-free, alcohol-free, dye-free syrup for oral administration. Each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains:
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| Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate* | 3 mg |
| Phenylephrine Hydrochloride | 20 mg |
| Chlorpheniramine Maleate | 5 mg |
Inactive Ingredients: Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Benzoic Acid, Citric Acid, Saccharin Sodium, Grape Flavor, Natural Masking Flavor, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sorbitol, and Purified Water.
Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate is an opioid analgesic and antitussive with the chemical name: Morphinan-6-ol, 4,5-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl-, (5α, 6α)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate (1:1) (salt). Its structure is as follows:
C18H23NO
