Label: DELSYM COUGH RELIEF PLUS SOOTHING ACTION- dextromethorphan hydrobromide and menthol lozenge

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Updated March 14, 2012

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients (in each lozenge)Purpose
    Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mgCough suppressant
    Menthol 5 mgOral pain reliever
  • Uses

    temporarily relieves

    • sore throat
    • sore mouth
    • minor mouth irritation
    • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold
  • Warnings

    Sore throat warning

    • If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea or vomiting consult a doctor promptly.

    Do not use in a child under 6 years of age.

    Do not use 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

    • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
    • cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)

    Stop use and ask a doctor or dentist if

    • sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days
    • irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens
    • swelling develops
    • cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness

    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 overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • Directions

    • adults and children 12 years and older: take 2 lozenges (one immediately after the other) and allow each lozenge to dissolve slowly in the mouth; may be repeated every 4 hours, not to exceed 12 lozenges in any 24-hour period, or as directed by a doctor
    • children 6 to under 12 years of age: take 1 lozenge and allow to dissolve slowly in the mouth; may be repeated every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 lozenges in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
    • children under 6 years of age: do not use
  • Other information

    • tamper evident: product is sealed in blister package for your protection. Do not use if carton is damaged or if printed seal on blister is broken or missing.
    • store at room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • Inactive ingredients

    D&C red #33, FD&C red #40, flavors, isomalt, maltitol syrup, propylene glycol, sorbitol, sucralose, water

  • Questions?

    Call 1-888-963-3382

    You may also report side effects to this phone number.

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Dist. by: Reckitt Benckiser
    Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 16 Lozenge Blister Pack

    NDC 63824-161-16

    NEW!

    Delsym®

    COUGH RELIEF PLUS
    SOOTHING ACTION

    Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg (Cough Suppressant)
    Menthol 5 mg (Oral Pain Reliever)

    • Quiets cough
    • Relieves sore throat
    • Soothing action

    16 LOZENGES

    Sugar Free
    Cherry

    Principal Display Panel - 16 Lozenge Blister Pack
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DELSYM   COUGH RELIEF PLUS SOOTHING ACTION
    dextromethorphan hydrobromide and menthol lozenge
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:63824-161
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE5 mg
    MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL - UNII:L7T10EIP3A) MENTHOL5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    D&C red no. 33 (UNII: 9DBA0SBB0L)  
    FD&C red no. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    isomalt (UNII: S870P55O2W)  
    propylene glycol (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    sorbitol (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    sucralose (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    water (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorREDScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize27mm
    FlavorCHERRYImprint Code D
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:63824-161-1616 in 1 BLISTER PACK
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart34107/01/2012
    Labeler - Reckitt Benckiser LLC (094405024)
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