Label: DELSYM NIGHTTIME COUGH- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, and triprolidine hydrochloride solution

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

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)Purposes
    Acetaminophen 650 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
    Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mgCough suppressant
    Triprolidine HCl 2.5 mgAntihistamine
  • Uses

    • temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
      • cough
      • minor aches and pains
      • sore throat
      • headache
      • runny nose
      • sneezing
      • itching of the nose or throat
      • itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever
    • temporarily reduces fever
    • controls cough to help you get to sleep
  • Warnings

    Liver warning

    This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:

    • more than 4000 mg in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
    • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
    • 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product

    Allergy alert

    Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

    • skin reddening
    • blisters
    • rash

    If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

    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

    • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
    • 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

    • liver disease
    • glaucoma
    • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
    • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
    • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
    • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

    • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
    • taking sedatives or tranquilizers

    When using this product

    • do not use more than directed
    • excitability may occur, especially in children
    • marked drowsiness may occur
    • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
    • avoid alcoholic drinks
    • use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
    • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
    • redness or swelling is present
    • new symptoms occur
    • cough 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.

  • Overdose warning

    Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • Directions

    • do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning)
    • do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period
    • measure only with dosing cup provided
    • do not use dosing cup with other products
    • dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
    • adults and children 12 years of age and over: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours
    • children under 12 years of age: do not use
  • Other information

    • each 20 mL contains: sodium 16 mg
    • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
    • do not refrigerate
  • Inactive ingredients

    ammonium glycyrrhizate, anhydrous citric acid, ascorbic acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin (soy), propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, triacetin, triethyl citrate, water, xanthan gum

  • Questions?

    1-866-682-4639
    You may also report side effects to this phone number.

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Distributed by: RB Health (US)
    Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 180 mL Bottle Carton

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    Delsym ®

    NIGHTTIME COUGH

    Acetaminophen - Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

    Dextromethorphan HBr - Cough Suppressant

    Triprolidine - Antihistamine

    FAST

    RELEASE

    ✓QUIETS COUGH TO HELP YOU SLEEP

    ✓ Relieves pain ✓ Treats runny nose

    ✓ Reduces fever

    6 FL OZ (180 mL)

    FOR AGES 12+

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DELSYM NIGHTTIME COUGH 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, and triprolidine hydrochloride solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:63824-223
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN650 mg  in 20 mL
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE20 mg  in 20 mL
    TRIPROLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: YAN7R5L890) (TRIPROLIDINE - UNII:2L8T9S52QM) TRIPROLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE2.5 mg  in 20 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE (UNII: 3VRD35U26C)  
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    ASCORBIC ACID (UNII: PQ6CK8PD0R)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    TRIACETIN (UNII: XHX3C3X673)  
    TRIETHYL CITRATE (UNII: 8Z96QXD6UM)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorblueScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorFRUITImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:63824-223-66180 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 1: Convenience Kit of Co-Package06/30/2020
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01206/30/2020
    Labeler - RB Health (US) LLC (081049410)
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