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Capron DM

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Capital Pharmaceutical, LLC
Label updated
2025-06-18
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · PYRILAMINE MALEATE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active Ingredients

(in each 5 mL teaspoonful)

Dextromethorphan HBr 7.5 mg      

Purpose

Antitussive

Active Ingredients

(in each 5 mL teaspoonful)

Pyrilamine Maleate 7.5 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Uses

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:

  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • itching of the nose or throat
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with a cold
  • alleviates cough to help you sleep
  • nonnarcotic cough suppressant for the relief of cough
Warnings

Do not exceed recommended dosage.

  • a persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. If cough persist for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache, consult a doctor.

Do not use this product

  • 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
  • for persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema, or if cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • glaucoma
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

Ask a doctor before use if you are taking

sedatives or tranquilizers .

When using this product

  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • may cause marked drowsiness
  • sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness effect
  • avoid alcoholic beverages
  • use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of accidental overdose, seek professional help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Directions

Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 4 teaspoonfuls every 6-8 hours, not to exceed 16 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
Children 6 to under 12 years of age: 2 teaspoonfuls every 6-8 hours, not to exceed 8 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
Children 2 to under 6 years of age
(For Professional Use Only)
1 teaspoonful every 6-8 hours, not to exceed 4 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
Children under 2 years of age: Consult a doctor
Inactive ingredients

Citric Acid, Flavor, Magnasweet, Methyl Paraben, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Propyl Paraben, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sorbitol, Sucralose

Questions or Comments?

Call 614.638.4622      

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

NDC 29978- 127-16

Capron DM

Liquid

Candy Apple Flavor

16 oz. (473 mL )

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 29978-127-1 5
Capron DM

Liquid

Candy Apple Flavor

1
5   mL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: cf778c5f-475e-4a86-a87c-2be1e665f5a5 · Version 9
NDC: 29978-127