Capron Max
Dextromethorphan HBr and Pyrilamine Maleate · Liquid · Oral
Active ingredient
Active Ingredients (in each 5 mL teaspoonful) Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg Pyrilamine Maleate 15 mg
Purpose
Purpose Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg ............................ Antitussive Pyrilamine Maleate 15 mg .............................. Antihistamine
Uses
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
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.
Do not use
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
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
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
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek professional help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
Directions Do not exceed recommended dosage. Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 2 teaspoonfuls every 6-8 hours, not to exceed 8 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor Children 6 to under 12 years of age: 1 teaspoonfuls every 6-8 hours, not to exceed 4 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor Children under 6 years of age Consult a doctor
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients Citric acid, flavor, methylparaben, monoammonium glycrrhizinate, potassium citrate, potassium sorbate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sorbitol,sucralose
Questions?
Questions or Comments? Call 614.638.4622
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Capital Pharmaceutical, LLC (revised Jun 11, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in 1 product
- Pyrilamine Maleate in 1 product
Capron Max NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29978-123 | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 15 mg/5mL; Pyrilamine Maleate 15 mg/5mL Liquid | Capital Pharmaceutical, LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Capron Max used for?
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
Who makes Capron Max?
Capron Max is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Capital Pharmaceutical, LLC.