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Dextromethorphan Hbr

OTC Oral RxCUI 1090487
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
Route
Oral
Label date
2026-08-31

Indications and usage

Use temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold.

Purpose

Cough Suppressant

Dosage and administration

Directions

  • do not take more than 8 capsules in any 24-hour period
  • this product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age adults and children 12 years and over take 2 capsules every 6 to 8 hours, or as directed by a doctor children under 12 years do not use

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

  • cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema Stop use and ask doctor if cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, 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. I n case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Ask a doctor before use if

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema

Stop use and ask a doctor if

and ask doctor if cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Active ingredient (label)

(in each softgel) Dextromethorphan HBr USP, 15 mg

Inactive ingredients

s FD&C Blue No.1, FD&C Red No.40, gelatin, glycerin, pharmaceutical imprinting ink, polyethylene glycol 400, povidone, propylene glycol, propyl gallate, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution

Storage and handling

Other information

  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
  • protect from light and moisture

Keep out of reach of children

of children. I n case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.