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Chest Congestion and Cough HBP

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
CVS PHARMACY, INC.
Label updated
2019-11-21
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · GUAIFENESIN
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Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg

Guaifenesin 200 mg

Purpose

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Uses
  • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
Warnings

Label information

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

  • cough that occurs with excessive phlegm (mucus)
  • persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, reoccurs, or occurs with fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Label information

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

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Abuse of this product can lead to serious injury.

Directions
  • do not exceed recommended dose
  • adults and children 12 years and over:

           1 or 2 softgels every 4 hours, not more than 12 softgels in 24 hours

  • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information
  • store at room temperature 15-30°C (59-86°F)
  •  avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
Inactive ingredients

FD&C Red #40, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution and white ink

Questions or comments

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CVS Chest Congestion & Cough HBP 20 SOFTGELS

NDC: 69842-014-08

*Compare to the active ingredients in Coricidin® HBP Chest Congestion & Cough

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 1a00bd38-496c-44ed-823f-2c9cc98f0305 · Version 3
NDC: 69842-014