Delsym

Purpose of Delsym

Delsym Cough Relief is an over-the-counter medication that is used to temporarily relieve cough symptoms that are associated with the cold and flu virus.

Active Ingredients

dextromethorphan hydrobromide 15 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Delsym Cough Relief Grape Flavor: blue 1, citric acid, edetate disodium, hydroxyethyl cellulose, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup,
polyethylene glycol 3350, propylene glycol, purified water, red 33, sodium benzoate, sucralose, sucrose, tragacanth, xanthan gum

Delsym Cough Relief Orange Flavor: citric acid, edetate disodium, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, hydroxyethyl cellulose, polyethylene glycol 3350, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sucralose, sucrose, tragacanth, xanthan gum, yellow 6

Delsym FDA Warning

Do not use if:

  • you are on a sodium-restricted diet
  • you are currently a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). These are drugs used for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease. In addition, do not use Delsym 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:

  • chronic cough that lasts due to smoking, asthma or emphysema
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus).

Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, cough comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.

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 (1-800-222-1222).

 

Directions

  • Take recommended dose or as directed by your doctor.
  • Shake bottle well before use.
  • Measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use dosing cup with other products.
  • Dose as follows or as directed by a doctor.
  • mL = milliliter

For adults and children 12 years of age and over, take 2 teaspoonfuls every 6-8 hours, not to exceed 4 doses in 24 hours.

 

Pediatric Use

  • Take recommended dose or as directed by your doctor.
  • Shake bottle well before use.
  • Measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use dosing cup with other products.
  • Dose as follows or as directed by a doctor.
  • mL = milliliter

For children 6 to under 12 years of age, take 1 teaspoonful every 6-8 hours, not to exceed 4 doses in 24 hours.

For children 4 to under 6 years of age, do not use unless directed by a doctor.

For children under 4 years of age, do not use.

Other Information About Delsym

Delsym Cough Relief Grape Flavor and Orange Flavor:

• each teaspoon contains: sodium 6 mg
• store at controlled room temperature