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ValuMeds Cough Relief, Dextromethorphan Hbr

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Cabinet Health P.B.C.
Label updated
2025-09-03
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
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Active ingredient Purpose (in each softgel)

Dextromethorphan HBr, 15 mg

Purpose

Cough suppressant

Use

temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with 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

  • a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • a cough that lasts or is chronic as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema

Stop use and ask a doctor if

cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. 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. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions
  • do not take more than 8 softgels in any 24-hour period
  • this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age
 age  dose
 adults and children 12 years and over  take 2 softgels every 6 to 8 hours, as need
 children under 12 years  do not use

Other information
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
  • protect from light
Inactive ingredients

FD&C red #40, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol 400, propylene glycol, povidone, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

call 1-908-242-6108 Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST

Package Labeling:

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: b16a81db-d9bc-4cce-8ec2-dc189184931e · Version 2
NDC: 82725-1010