Cough Dm Suspension
FDA Label NDC 59779-384

13 label sections · Submitted to the FDA by Cvs Pharmacy · Indications, Dosage, Usage, and Precautions

Structured Product Label

The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Cvs Pharmacy for the product Cough Dm (NDC 59779-384). This document serves as the official prescribing information, containing essential scientific data and clinical materials required for healthcare providers and patients.

This specific version of the label includes detailed information regarding active ingredient (in each 5 ml), purpose, uses, do not use, ask a doctor before use if you have, stop use and ask a doctor if, if pregnant or breast-feeding,, directions, and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.

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Active Ingredient (In Each 5 Ml)

Dextromethorphan polistirex equivalent to 30 mg dextromethorphan hydrobromide

Purpose

Cough suppressant

Uses

temporarily relieves

  • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
  • the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep

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.

Allergy Alert: Contains sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reactions.

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have

  • chronic cough that lasts as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If

  • side effects occur. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
  • cough lasts more than 7 days, 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.

Directions

  • shake bottle well before use
  • measure only with dosing cup provided
  • do not use dosing cup with other products
  • dose as follows or as directed by doctor

    • adults and children 12 years of age and over

    10 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 20 mL in 24 hours

    children 6 to under 12 years of age

    5 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 10 mL in 24 hours

    children 4 to under 6 years of age

    2.5 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 5 mL in 24 hours

    children under 4 years of age

    do not 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).

Other Information

  • each 5 mL contains: sodium 5 mg
  • store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
  • dosing cup provided

Inactive Ingredients

D&C Red #30 aluminum lake, D&C Yellow #10 aluminum lake, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, methylparaben, natural and artificial orange flavor, polysorbate 80, polyvinyl acetate, povidone, propylparaben, purified water, sodium metabisulfite, sodium polystyrene sulfonate, sucrose, tartaric acid, tragacanth gum, triacetin, xanthan gum

Questions Or Comments?

1-800-719-9260

Package/Label Principal Display Panel

Compare to the active ingredient in Delsym®

Cough DM

DEXTROMETHORPHAN POLISTIREX EXTENDED-RELEASE ORAL SUSPENSION

Cough Suppressant

Contains sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reactions

12 Hour cough relief

Day or night

Alcohol free

12 HOUR

Orange-Flavored Liquid

Dosing cup included

3 FL OZ (89 mL)

Actual Bottle Size on Side Panel

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