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First Aid Direct Cough Relief DM

Dosage form
SYRUP
Labeler
Cintas Corporation
Label updated
2022-08-10
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · GUAIFENESIN
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Active ingredients (each 5mL/1 teaspoon)
  • Dextromethorphan HBr 10mg
  • Guaifenesin 100 mg
Purposes

cough suppressant

expectorant

Uses

temporarily:

  • relieves coughing 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

Do not use

this product for persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, emphysema or if cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) unless directed by a doctor. 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 are uncertain whether your prescription drug contains an MAOI, consult a health professional before taking this product.

Stop use and ask 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. 
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 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor.

  • adults and children 12 years and over, take one premeasured single dose dispenser (2 teaspoons) every 4 hours
  • children 6-11 years, measure out and take only 1 teaspoon every 4 hours
  • children 2 to 5 years, measure out and take only 1/2 teaspoon every 4 hours
  • children under 2 years, consult your doctor
Other information
  • do not use if dispenser is torn, cut or opened
  • store at room temperature
  • avoid excessive heat and humidity
Inactive ingredients

citric acid, FD&C red 40, flavor, glycerin, methyl paraben, propylene glycol, propyl paraben, purified water, sodium citrate, sucralose

Questions?

1-800-327-2704

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Cough Relief DM

COUGH SUPPRESSANT EXPECTORANT

1/3 FL OZ (10 mL)

(2 Teaspoons)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

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Cough Relief DM

COUGH SUPPRESSANT

EXPECTORANT

LIQUID COUGH FORMULA

  • CONTROLS COUGHS
  • LOOSENS and RELIEVES CHEST CONGESTIONS
  • ALCOHOL-FREE
  • NON DROWSY FORMULA

6-10mL Doses per Box

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: d214b3e2-a626-42e9-a587-727b9017d62e · Version 2
NDC: 42961-121