Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between a productive and non-productive cough?
As the name implies, a non-productive cough is a dry, hacking cough that is often caused by the minor throat and bronchial irritation that accompanies the common cold, or from inhaling irritants in the air. A productive cough brings up phlegm (mucus)—and may be beneficial in clearing airways.
How can Delsym® provide longer cough relief than other OTC cough suppressant liquids?
Delsym® is made with a patented time-release formulation that allows the medicine in Delsym® to be available to the body over an extended 12-hour period.
So many cough and cold medications, including Delsym®, warn against use with an MAOI inhibitor. What is that?
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) are drugs used to treat depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease. If you are taking a MAOI drug, consult with your doctor before you take any medicines. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Do not use Delsym® for two weeks following stopping the MAOI use.
Does Delsym® contain a fever reducer or pain reliever?
No. Delsym® contains a single active ingredient, dextromethorphan, which supresses the “cough center” in the brain.
What is the difference between the adult and children packages of Delsym®?
They are the same formulation. Both offer 12-hour relief. Single active ingredient simplicity. Great orange taste. In fact, pediatricians have been recommending Delsym® for years. Delsym® children’s package makes it easier for parents to find the only 12-hour cough medicine sold without a prescription. The only difference is in the dosing in children vs. adults. Please read and follow directions carefully. For other questions, please consult a doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional.
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