FDA Label for Delsym (dextromethorphan)

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Delsym (dextromethorphan) Product Label

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Drug Facts

Distributed by: Reckitt Benckiser, Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224


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

Otc - 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.


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)

Otc - Stop Use



Stop use and ask a doctor if 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.


Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding



If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.


Otc - 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 right away.


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 a doctor
  • mL = milliliter
  • adults and children 12 years of age and over10 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 20 mL in 24 hours
    children 6 to under 12 years of age5 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 10 mL in 24 hours
    children 4 to under 6 years of age2.5 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 5 mL in 24 hours
    children under 4 years of agedo not use

Other Information



  • each 5 mL contains: sodium 7 mg
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • dosing cup provided

Inactive Ingredients



citric acid, edetate disodium, ethylcellulose, FD&C yellow no. 6, flavor, high fructose corn syrup, methylparaben, partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (soybean, cottonseed), polyethylene glycol 3350, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sucrose, tragacanth, xanthan gum


Questions?



1-888-963-3382

You may also report side effects to this phone number.


Principal Display Panel - 148 Ml Bottle Carton



NDC 63824-177-65

Children's
Delsym®

Dextromethorphan Polistirex
Extended-Release Suspension (Cough Suppressant)

COUGH

Age 4+

For
Children
& Adults

12
HOUR
COUGH RELIEF

Orange
Flavored Liquid

148 mL (5 fl oz)

Day or Night
Alcohol-free


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