Delsym Product Labeling (Drug Facts)
Ingredients
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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
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 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)
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.
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Use as directed.
* Among OTC products per dose.
