Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
Capsule, Liquid Filled · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each soft gelatin capsule) Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 15 mg
Purpose
Purpose Cough suppressant
Uses
Use temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold.
Warnings
Warnings
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 a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) a cough that lasts or is chronic as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by 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 8 capsules in any 24-hour period this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age age dose adults and children 12 years and over take 2 capsules every 6 to 8 hours, as needed children under 12 years do not use
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients FD & C Red no. 40, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol 400, povidone K 30, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbital sorbitan solution
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Softgel Healthcare Pvt Ltd (revised Apr 27, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in 1 product
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35916-0461 | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 15 mg/1 Capsule, Liquid Filled | Softgel Healthcare Pvt Ltd | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide used for?
Use temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold.
Who makes Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide?
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Softgel Healthcare Pvt Ltd.