Drug Facts

Drug Facts
SPL v6
SPL
SPL Set ID e4515d0e-c12b-40cd-8218-6d91476cfebd
Route
ORAL
Published
Effective Date 2024-06-21
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Dextromethorphan (20 mg) Guaifenesin (400 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Anhydrous Citric Acid Glycerin Propylene Glycol Water Sucralose Xanthan Gum Fd&c Red No. 40 Edetate Calcium Disodium Propyl Gallate Sodium Benzoate Sodium Citrate Sorbitol

Identifiers & Packaging

Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2016-02-29
Description

Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg Guaifenesin 400 mg

Purpose

Cough suppressant Expectorant

Medication Information

Purpose

Cough suppressant Expectorant

Description

Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg Guaifenesin 400 mg

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 to cough to help you get to sleep
Purposes

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

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.
  • keep dosing cup with product
  • mL = milliliter
  • dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
  • adults and children 12 years of age and older: 20 mL every 4 hours
  • children under 12 years of age: do not use


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.

Package Label
WALGREENS Cough and Chest Congestion DM Cherry Flavor
Other Information
  • each 20 mL contains: sodium 20 mg
  • store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). Do not refrigerate.
Inactive Ingredients

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

Question 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††

Cough & Chest

Congestion DM

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr / COUGH SUPPRESSANT

GUAIFENESIN / EXPECTORANT

Maximum Stength

  • Relieves cough & chest congestion
  • Thins & loosens mucus
  • For ages 12 & over

Cherry flavor

FL OZ (mL)

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

††This product is not manufactured or distributed by RB Health (US) LLC, owner of the trademark Delsym® Cough+™ Chest Congestion DM.

DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO.

200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 60015

walgreens.com

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.

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.

If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Active Ingredients (in Each 20 Ml)

Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

Guaifenesin 400 mg

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)

Structured Label Content

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 to cough to help you get to sleep
Purposes

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

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.
  • keep dosing cup with product
  • mL = milliliter
  • dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
  • adults and children 12 years of age and older: 20 mL every 4 hours
  • children under 12 years of age: do not use


Do Not Use (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.

Package Label
WALGREENS Cough and Chest Congestion DM Cherry Flavor
Other Information (Other information)
  • each 20 mL contains: sodium 20 mg
  • store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). Do not refrigerate.
Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

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

Question Or Comments? (Question 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††

Cough & Chest

Congestion DM

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr / COUGH SUPPRESSANT

GUAIFENESIN / EXPECTORANT

Maximum Stength

  • Relieves cough & chest congestion
  • Thins & loosens mucus
  • For ages 12 & over

Cherry flavor

FL OZ (mL)

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

††This product is not manufactured or distributed by RB Health (US) LLC, owner of the trademark Delsym® Cough+™ Chest Congestion DM.

DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO.

200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 60015

walgreens.com

When Using This Product, (When using this product,)

do not use more than directed.

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If (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.

Keep Out of Reach of Children (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.

If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding, (If pregnant or breast-feeding,)

ask a health professional before use.

Active Ingredients (in Each 20 Ml) (Active ingredients (in each 20 mL))

Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

Guaifenesin 400 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have (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)

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