Label: DEFEND COLD AND MUCUS- bryonia alba root, euphrasia stricta, calcium sulfide, sodium chloride, phosphorus, anemone patens, rumex crispus root, and silicon dioxide liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: unapproved homeopathic

DISCLAIMER: This homeopathic product has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration for safety or efficacy. FDA is not aware of scientific evidence to support homeopathy as effective.

Drug Label Information

Updated December 12, 2022

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active IngredientsPurpose
    "HPUS" indicates the active ingredients are in the official Homeopathic Pharmacopœia of the United States.
    Bryonia 6X HPUSstubborn mucus in throat, cough with yellowish mucus
    Euphrasia Officinalis 6X HPUScough with mucus in chest
    Hepar Sulph Calc 12X HPUScough up mucus, mucus rattle with cough, stubborn mucus in chest
    Natrum Muriaticum 30X HPUSaccumulation of mucus in throat, cough up mucus
    Phosphorus 30X HPUScough with expectoration of yellow mucus, chest congestion
    Pulsatilla 6X HPUSaccumulation of mucus, discharge of thick, yellowish mucus, loose cough
    Rumex Crispus 6X HPUSrunny nose, sneezing
    Silicea 12X HPUSnasal congestion
  • Uses

    Temporarily relieves symptoms of colds, including accumulation of mucus in chest, throat and nose; cough with expectoration of thick, discolored mucus; runny nose, sneezing and nasal congestion.

  • Warnings

    As with any drug, ask a doctor before use if pregnant or nursing. Consult a physician if:

    • Symptoms persist for more than 7 days or worsen
    • Cough tends to recur or is accompanied by a high fever, rash or persistent headache

    Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, contact a medical professional or a poison control center.

    Do not use this product for persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma, smoking or emphysema or if cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus).

    A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.

    Do not use if imprinted tamper band is broken or missing.

    In case of emergency, contact a medical professional or poison control center immediately. Hyland's may also be contacted for emergency information about our products 24 hours a day, 7 days per week at (800) 624-9659.

  • Directions

    • Measure only with the dosing cup provided
    • Do not use dosing cup with other products
    • On dosing cup, mL = millimeter, tsp = teaspoon
    adults and children 12 years and over15 mL or 3 teaspoons up to 6 times per day (every 4 hours)
    children 6 years to under 12 years10 mL or 2 teaspoons up to 6 times per day (every 4 hours)
    children 2 years to under 6 years5 mL or 1 teaspoon up to 6 times per day (every 4 hours)
  • Inactive Ingredients

    Citric Acid, Glycyrrhiza Extract, Purified Water, Sodium Benzoate, Vegetable Glycerine.

  • Questions or comments?

    (800) 624-9659

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 118 mL Bottle Carton

    NDC 54973-3183-1
    HOMEOPATHIC

    NEW!

    SINCE 1903
    Hyland's®

    DEFEND™

    COLD+
    MUCUS*

    NON-DROWSY

    Expectorant

    Thins & Loosens Mucus in Chest, Throat and Nose

    Natural, Safe & Effective Relief of:

    Cough with Mucus

    Nasal & Chest Congestion

    Dye Free • Sugar Free
    Less than 0.1% Alcohol

    4 FL. OZ. (118 mL)

    Principal Display Panel - 118 mL Bottle Carton
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DEFEND COLD AND MUCUS 
    bryonia alba root, euphrasia stricta, calcium sulfide, sodium chloride, phosphorus, anemone patens, rumex crispus root, and silicon dioxide liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:54973-3183
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BRYONIA ALBA ROOT (UNII: T7J046YI2B) (BRYONIA ALBA ROOT - UNII:T7J046YI2B) BRYONIA ALBA ROOT6 [hp_X]  in 1 mL
    EUPHRASIA STRICTA (UNII: C9642I91WL) (EUPHRASIA STRICTA - UNII:C9642I91WL) EUPHRASIA STRICTA6 [hp_X]  in 1 mL
    CALCIUM SULFIDE (UNII: 1MBW07J51Q) (CALCIUM SULFIDE - UNII:1MBW07J51Q) CALCIUM SULFIDE12 [hp_X]  in 1 mL
    SODIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 451W47IQ8X) (CHLORIDE ION - UNII:Q32ZN48698) SODIUM CHLORIDE30 [hp_X]  in 1 mL
    PHOSPHORUS (UNII: 27YLU75U4W) (PHOSPHORUS - UNII:27YLU75U4W) PHOSPHORUS30 [hp_X]  in 1 mL
    PULSATILLA PATENS WHOLE (UNII: 4M1169RWJD) (PULSATILLA PATENS WHOLE - UNII:4M1169RWJD) PULSATILLA PATENS WHOLE6 [hp_X]  in 1 mL
    RUMEX CRISPUS ROOT (UNII: 9N1RM2S62C) (RUMEX CRISPUS ROOT - UNII:9N1RM2S62C) RUMEX CRISPUS ROOT6 [hp_X]  in 1 mL
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4) (SILICON DIOXIDE - UNII:ETJ7Z6XBU4) SILICON DIOXIDE12 [hp_X]  in 1 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)  
    GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (UNII: 2788Z9758H)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:54973-3183-11 in 1 CARTON07/01/2014
    1118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    unapproved homeopathic07/01/2014
    Labeler - Hyland's Inc. (008316655)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Hyland's Inc.008316655manufacture(54973-3183) , pack(54973-3183)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    LGM Pharma Solutions, LLC117549198manufacture(54973-3183) , pack(54973-3183) , label(54973-3183)