Cough and Chest Congestion DM
Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin · Solution · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each 20 mL) Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg Guaifenesin 400 mg
Purpose
Purpose Cough suppressant Expectorant
Uses
Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive temporarily relieves: cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants the intensity of coughing the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
Warnings
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 persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) Stop use and ask a doctor if cough persists more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs 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.
Do not use
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
Ask a doctor before use if you have persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if cough persists more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
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 overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Directions do not take more than directed do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period mL = milliliter only use the dose cup provided dose as follows or as directed by a doctor adults and children 12 years and over: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours children under 12 years: do not use
Other information
Other information each 20 mL contains: sodium 6 mg store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) use by expiration date on package
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, FD&C red #40, flavors, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum
Questions?
Questions or comments? 1-800-426-9391
Label text from the FDA structured product label by CVS WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATED (revised Jul 17, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in 5 products
- Guaifenesin in 5 products
Cough and Chest Congestion DM NDC products (5)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69842-926 | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 20 mg/20mL; Guaifenesin 400 mg/20mL Liquid | CVS Pharmacy | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 51316-305 | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 20 mg/20mL; Guaifenesin 400 mg/20mL Solution | CVS WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATED | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 51316-389 | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 20 mg/20mL; Guaifenesin 400 mg/20mL Solution | CVS WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATED | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 51316-473 | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 20 mg/20mL; Guaifenesin 200 mg/20mL Solution | CVS WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATED | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 0363-0506 | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 20 mg/20mL; Guaifenesin 400 mg/20mL Liquid | Walgreens | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cough and Chest Congestion DM used for?
Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive temporarily relieves: cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants the intensity of coughing the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
Who makes Cough and Chest Congestion DM?
Cough and Chest Congestion DM is listed by 3 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including CVS Pharmacy, CVS WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATED, Walgreens.