WesTussin DM Dailymed
Generic: dexchlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hbr, phenylephrine hcl is used for the treatment of Cough Angioedema Asthma Breast Feeding Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal Infant, Newborn Infant, Premature Respiratory Tract Diseases Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial Rhinitis, Vasomotor Glaucoma, Angle-Closure Fissure in Ano Glaucoma, Open-Angle Hemorrhoids Hypertension Hypotension Pruritus Ani Shock, Septic Tachycardia, Supraventricular Mydriasis Tachycardia, Ventricular
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Drug Facts
Otc - Active Ingredient Section
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
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
- 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
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
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)
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
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
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breastfeeding ask a health professional before use
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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
Store at room temperature 15°C-30°C (59°F-86°F)
Inactive Ingredients
Citric acid anhydrous, cotton candy flavoring, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose.
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.
Principal Display Panel - 480 Ml Bottle Label
NDC 69367-334-16
WesTussin DM
Antihistamine • Cough SuppressantNasal Decongestant• Alcohol Free • Dye Free• Sugar Free • Gluten Free
Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains:Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate1 mgDextromethorphan HBr10 mgPhenylephrine HCl5 mg
Cotton Candy Flavor
TAMPER EVIDENT: Tamper evident by foilseal under cap. Do not use if foil seal isbroken or missing.
16 oz (480 mL)
WestminsterPharmaceuticals
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