Delsym Product Labeling (Drug Facts)
Active Ingredient (in each 5 mL teaspoonful)
Dextromethorphan polistirex equivalent to 30 mg dextromethorphan hydrobromide
Purpose
Cough suppressant
Use
Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
Warnings
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 two 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)
Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than seven 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. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
DOSING DIRECTIONS: Shake bottle well before use. Dose as follows or as directed by a doctor.
| AGE (YEAR) | DOSE (1 teaspoon = 5 mL) | TOTAL DAILY VOLUME |
| Under 2 Years | Consult Physician | Consult Physician |
| 2 to Under 6 | 1/2 teaspoonful Every 12 Hours | Not to Exceed 1 teaspoon Every 24 Hours |
| 6 to Under 12 | 1 teaspoonful Every 12 Hours | Not to Exceed 2 teaspoon Every 24 Hours |
| 12 and Older | 2 teaspoonfuls Every 12 Hours | Not to Exceed 4 teaspoon Every 24 Hours |
Other Information:
Each 5 mL teaspoonful contains: sodium 6 mg.
Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77° F)
Inactive Ingredients:
Citric acid, edetate disodium, ethylcellulose, FD&C Yellow No. 6, flavor, high-fructose corn syrup, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol 3350, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sucrose, tragacanth, vegetable oil, xanthan gum
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