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VANACOF DM

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
GM Pharmaceuticals, INC
Label updated
2025-11-03
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · GUAIFENESIN · PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Label information

Vanacof DM

NDC 58809-555-08

8 fl. Oz. (240 mL)

Active ingredients (in each 15 mL (1 TBSP))

Dextromethorphan HBr 18 mg

Guaifenesin 200 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

Purpose

Cough Suppressant

Expectorant

Nasal Decongestant

Uses
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
  • temporarily relieves:
    • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
    • the intensity of coughing
    • the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
    • nasal congestion due to a cold
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

  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
  • a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

When using this product

do not use more than directed

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

  • nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occurs
  • symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache. A persistant cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
  • new symptoms occur

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.

Directions
  • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
  • use enclosed dosage cup or tablespoon (TBSP)
  • dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 15 mL (1 TBSP) every 4 hours, not to exceed 90 mL (6 TBSP) in a 24 hour period.
Children 6 to under 12 years of age: 7.5 mL (1/2 TBSP) every 4 hours, not to exceed 45 mL (3 TBSP) in a 24 hour period.
Children under 6 years of age: Consult a doctor.

Other information
  • Each 15 mL (TBSP) contains: Sodium 8 mg.
  • read all product information before using
  • store at 20-30°C (68-86°F)
Inactive ingredients

citric acid anhydrous, glycerin, masking agent, propylene glycol, purified water, raspberry flavor, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol

Questions or Comments?

Call 1-888-535-0305 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. CST.

Distributed by:

GM Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Arlington, TX 76018

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Rev. 09/25

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 58809-555-08

VANACOF DM

Cough

Cold/Congestion

Raspberry Flavor

8 fl. oz. (240 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 2ed699f2-d004-4fa9-8042-6c85a9ff69b6 · Version 13
NDC: 58809-555