CVS Mucus Relief DM
Dextromethorphan HBr and Guaifenesin · Solution · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each 20 mL) Purposes Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg Cough suppressant Guaifenesin 400 mg Expectorant
Purpose
Active ingredients (in each 20 mL) Purposes Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg Cough suppressant Guaifenesin 400 mg 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) When using this product do not use more than directed Stop use and ask a doctor if ▪ cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or persistent headache that lasts. 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 at 1-800-222-2222.
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)
When using this product
When using this product do not use more than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if ▪ cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or persistent headache that lasts. 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 at 1-800-222-2222.
Directions
Directions ▪ do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period ▪ 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 ▪ adults and children 12 years and older: 20 mL every 4 hours ▪ children under 12 years of age: Do not use
Other information
Other information
• each 20 mL contains: sodium 8 mg
• low sodium
• store at room temperature
• do not refrigerate
• dosing cup provided
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, flavors, potassium citrate , propylene glycol, propyl gallate, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum.
Questions?
Questions or comments? 1-866-467-2748
Label text from the FDA structured product label by CVS PHARMACY (revised Aug 19, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in 1 product
- Guaifenesin in 1 product
CVS Mucus Relief DM NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69842-937 | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 20 mg/20mL; Guaifenesin 400 mg/20mL Solution | CVS PHARMACY | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is CVS Mucus Relief 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 CVS Mucus Relief DM?
CVS Mucus Relief DM is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including CVS PHARMACY.