Label: COUGH AND CHEST CONGESTION- dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin solution

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

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Updated July 2, 2026

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  • Active ingredients (in each 15 mL)

    Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

    Guaifenesin 200 mg

  • Purpose

    Cough suppressant

    Expectorant

  • Uses

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    temporarily relieves common cold symptoms:
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    cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
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    helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
  • 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

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    cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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    persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
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    a sodium-restricted diet

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

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    cough persists for more than 7 days, comes back or occurs with a fever, rash or persistent headache. 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 right away (1-800-222-1222).

  • Directions

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    take only as directed
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    only use the dose cup provided
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    do not exceed 6 doses per 24 hours
     
    adults and children 12 years and over
     
    30 mL every 4 hours
     
    children 6 to under 12 years
     
    15 mL every 4 hours
     
    children 4 to under 6 years
     
    ask a doctor
     
    children under 4 years
     
    do not use
  • Other information

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    each 15 mL contains: sodium 15 mg
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    store at 20-25℃ (68-77℉). Do not refrigerate.
  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, D&C yellow #10, FD&C green #3, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum

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  • Package/Label Principal Display Panel

    meijer®

    Cough & Chest Congestion

    Dextromethorphan HBr (Cough Suppressant)

    Guaifenesin (Expectorant)

    COMPARE TO VICKS® FORMULA 44® DM ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

    RELIEVES: COUGH, CHEST CONGESTION

    THINS & LOOSENS MUCUS

    HONEY FLAVOR

    12 FL OZ (355 mL)

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    COUGH AND CHEST CONGESTION 
    dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:79481-7500
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE10 mg  in 15 mL
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN200 mg  in 15 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    FD&C GREEN NO. 3 (UNII: 3P3ONR6O1S)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 451W47IQ8X)  
    SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SORBITOL SOLUTION (UNII: 8KW3E207O2)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:79481-7500-4355 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/01/2026
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01207/01/2026
    Labeler - Meijer, Inc. (006959555)
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