WesTussin DM
dexchlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hbr, phenylephrine hcl · Syrup · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL teaspoonful) Purpose Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate 1 mg Antihistamine Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Cough Suppressant Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg Nasal Decongestant
Purpose
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL teaspoonful) Purpose Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate 1 mg Antihistamine Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Cough Suppressant Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg Nasal Decongestant
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation occurring with a cold or inhaled irritants temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other respiratory allergies temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis): runny nose sneezing itching of the nose of throat itchy, watery eyes temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
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 heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma difficulty in urination due to enlarged prostate gland persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers. When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage marked drowsiness may occur alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect avoid alcoholic beverages use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery excitability may occur especially in children Stop use and ask a doctor if cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur 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.
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 heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma difficulty in urination due to enlarged prostate gland persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
When using this product
When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage marked drowsiness may occur alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect avoid alcoholic beverages use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery excitability may occur especially in children
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breastfeeding 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 Adults 12 and over: 10 mL every 4 hours Not to exceed 60 mL in 24hrs Children 6-12: 5 mL every 4 hours Not to exceed 30 mL in 24hrs Children 2-6: Consult a doctor
Other information
Other information Store at room temperature 15°C-30°C (59°F-86°F)
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients Citric acid anhydrous, cotton candy flavoring, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose.
Questions?
Questions? Call weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-844-221-7294. You may also report serious side effects to this phone number.
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC (revised Jul 23, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate in 1 product
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in 1 product
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride in 1 product
WesTussin DM NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69367-334 | Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate 1 mg/5mL; Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10 mg/5mL; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5 mg/5mL Syrup | Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is WesTussin DM used for?
Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation occurring with a cold or inhaled irritants temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other respiratory allergies temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis): runny nose sneezing itching of the nose of throat itchy, watery eyes temporarily restores freer…
Who makes WesTussin DM?
WesTussin DM is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC.