Active ingredients (in each 5 mL teaspoonful) | Purpose |
Dexbrompheniramine Maleate 2 mg | Antihistamine |
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 15 mg | Cough Suppressant |
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 7.5 mg | Nasal Decongestant |
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itching of nose or throat
- itchy, watery eyes
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- nasal congestion
- reduces swelling of nasal passages
Warnings
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Do not use this product
- 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
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
- a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
When using this product
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- may cause marked drowsiness
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect
- use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- cough or nasal congestion persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
- new symptoms occur
If pregnant or breastfeeding 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.
Directions
Do not exceed recommended dosage
Adults and children 12 years of age and over: | 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 6 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours |
Children 6 to under 12 years of age: | 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL) every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 3 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours |
Children under 6 years of age | Consult a doctor. |
Other information
Store at 59° - 86°F (15° - 30°C)
Inactive ingredients
Citric acid anhydrous, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, trisodium citrate dihydrate.
Questions?
Call weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-844-221-7294. You may also report serious side effects to this phone number
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 473 mL Bottle Label
NDC 69367-353-16
WesTussin DM NF
Antihistamine • Cough Suppressant
• Nasal Decongestant
SUGAR FREE / ALCOHOL FREE
DYE FREE / GLUTEN FREE
Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains:
Dexbrompheniramine Maleate
2 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr
15 mg
Phenylephrine HCl
7.5 mg
Strawberry Flavor
TAMPER EVIDENT: Tamper evident by foil seal under
cap. Do not use if foil seal is broken or missing.
16 OZ (473 mL)
Westminster
Pharmaceuticals