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DELTUSS DMX Cough Suppressant Nasal Decongestant Antihistamine GRAPE Flavor

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Deliz Pharmaceutical Corp
Label updated
2021-11-02
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE · DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Drug Facts


Active ingredients(in each 5 mL teaspoonful)

Dexchlorpheniramine maleate, USP 1 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 15 mg
Pseudoephedrine HCl, USP 30 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Cough suppressant

Nasal Decongestant

Uses
  • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation occurring with a cold or inhaled irritants
  • temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies
  • Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis):
  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • itching of the nose or throat
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • Temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
Warnings


Label information

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 breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • glaucoma
  • difficulty in urination due to enlarged prostrate gland
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
  • cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers


When using this product

  • do not exceed recommended dosage
  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect
  • avoid alcoholic beverages
  • use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • excitability may occur especially in children

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
  • symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur

If pregnant or breastfeeding

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

  • use only with enclosed measuring cup
  • do not use enclosed measuring cup for any other drug product
Adults and children 12 years of age and older:
2 teaspoonfuls (tsp) every 6 hours not to exceed 8 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
Children 6 to under 12 years of age:
1 teaspoonful (tsp) every 6 hours not to exceed 4 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
Children 2 to under 6 years of age:
Consult a doctor.
Other information
  • Store at room temperature 15°C-30°C (59°F-86°F)
Inactive ingredients

Bitter Mask, Citric Acid Anhydrous, Glycerin, Grape Flavor, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbitol.

Questions?

Call 1-787-701-3312. You may also report serious side effects to this phone number.

Product Labels

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DailyMed Set ID: 783eaa30-c889-48e9-8ac6-22d3fecc84c8 · Version 6
NDC: 58238-225