Label: COUGH AND CHEST CONGESTION DM ADULT- dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated October 9, 2023

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  • Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)

    Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

    Guaifenesin 400 mg

  • Purposes

    Cough suppressant

    Expectorant

  • Uses

    • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
    • temporarily relieves:
      • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
      • the intensity of coughing
      • the impulse of coughing
      • the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
  • Warnings

    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, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
    • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

    When using this product,

    do not use more than directed.

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

  • Directions

    • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
    • measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device.
    • do not use dosing cup with any other products
    • dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
    • mL= milliliter
    • adults and children 12 years of age and older: 20 mL every 4 hours
    • children under 12 years of age: do not use

  • Other information

    • each 20 mL contains: sodium 20 mg
    • store between 20-25ºC (68º-77ºF). Do not refrigerate.
  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, disodium EDTA, FD&C red #40, glycerin, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum

  • Questions or comments?

    Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

  • Principal Display Panel

    Compare to the active ingredients in Delsym® Cough+™ Chest Congestion DM*

    ADULT Cough & Chest Congestion

    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr

    Cough Suppressant

    GUAIFENESIN - Expectorant

    MAXIMUM STRENGTH

    Cough; Chest congestion;

    Thin & loosens mucus

    Cherry-flavored Liquid

    FL OZ (mL)

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL AROUND OR UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Reckitt Benckiser, distributor  of Delsym® Cough+™ Chest Congestion DM.

    Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc,

    One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895.

  • Package Label

    Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg, Guaifenesin 400 mg

    CVS HEALTH Adult Cough & Chest Congestion

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    COUGH AND CHEST CONGESTION DM  ADULT
    dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69842-926
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE20 mg  in 20 mL
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN400 mg  in 20 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    EDETATE CALCIUM DISODIUM (UNII: 25IH6R4SGF)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69842-926-06177 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product05/29/2020
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01205/29/2020
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)