POLY-HIST DM LIQUID
- Manufacturer
- POLY PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | BEO Pharma Inc
- Effective date
- 2026-04-23
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 1
- Source
- full-release
- Hydrated at
- 2026-06-01 01:55:07
Label at a glance#
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Active Ingredients (in each 5mL teaspoonful)
Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate: 1mg
Dextromethorphan HBr: 10mg
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itching of nose or throat
- itchy, watery eyes
WARNINGS SECTION
Do not use this product
- 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
- a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
- a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
Ask a doctor of pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
When using this product
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- may cause marked drowsiness
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect
- use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- cough or nasal congestion persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- new symptoms occur
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Directions
Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 2 teaspoonfuls (10mL) every 4 hours, not to exceed 12 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
Children 6 to under 12 years of age: 1 teaspoonful (5mL) every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
Children under 6 years of age: Consult a doctor.
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Inactive Ingredients
Bubblegum Flavor, Citric Acid, Magnasweet, Methy Paraben, Potassium Citrate, Propyl Paraben, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sorbitol, Sucralose.
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
Questions? Comments?
Call 1-800-882-1041
Manufactured for:
Poly Pharmaceuticals
Huntsville, AL 35763
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Antihistamine
Cough Suppressant
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.
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#
| RxCUI | RxNorm string | TTY | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2741371 | dexchlorpheniramine maleate 1 MG / dextromethorphan HBr 10 MG in 5 mL Oral Solution | PSN | 1 |
| 2741371 | dexchlorpheniramine maleate 0.2 MG/ML / dextromethorphan hydrobromide 2 MG/ML Oral Solution | SCD | 1 |
| 2741371 | dexchlorpheniramine maleate 1 MG / dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 MG per 5 mL Oral Solution | SY | 1 |
DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#
| Class | Version | Type | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEXTROMETHORPHAN Pharmacologic Class Indexing | 2 | Indexing - Pharmacologic Class | 20180813 |
Product Linked Resources#
| Resource | Code type | Value | Equivalent identifiers | Source image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcode | EAN-13 | 0350991271164 | GTIN-13: 0350991271164 EAN-13: 0350991271164 GTIN-12: 350991271164 UPC-A: 350991271164 GTIN storage (14 digits): 00350991271164 | POLY-HIST DM 50991-271-16.jpg |
DailyMed Product Concepts#
| Product concept | Relation | Version | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| bf324df6-7127-7deb-def5-2681c136cd03 | Product name | 3 | 20250325 |
| 43a1ed49-eae2-4840-8075-cb4b33478540 | Product name | 1 | 20230425 |
| ce6d5c06-3ae0-18a6-d5b3-8cd3cc0f8906 | Product name | 7 | 20210625 |
| ba088a92-ab5e-b2d4-e908-f5ea691b7587 | Product name | 7 | 20210201 |
| 44893bf2-1be4-4e68-8bc4-bbb0f543085e | Product name | 1 | 20180830 |
| 76633df9-0d59-4b88-03ed-21dee1b966f8 | Product name | 1 | 20140508 |
DailyMed Package Descriptions#
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50991-271-15 | POLY-HIST DM | 15 mL in 1 BOTTLE | LIQUID | 15 | 1 | |
| 50991-271-16 | POLY-HIST DM | 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE | LIQUID | 473 | 1 |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- POLY-HIST DM
- DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR
- PROPYLPARABEN
- POTASSIUM CITRATE
- CITRIC ACID
- WATER
- SUCRALOSE
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL
- SORBITOL
- DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
- DEXTROMETHORPHAN
- DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE
- DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE
- METHYLPARABEN
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 50991-271 | 50991-271-16, 50991-271-15 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| PROPYLPARABEN | Z8IX2SC1OH | IACT |
| POTASSIUM CITRATE | EE90ONI6FF | IACT |
| CITRIC ACID | 2968PHW8QP | IACT |
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
| SUCRALOSE | 96K6UQ3ZD4 | IACT |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | IACT |
| SORBITOL | 506T60A25R | IACT |
| DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE | 9D2RTI9KYH | ACTIB |
| DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE | B10YD955QW | ACTIB |
| METHYLPARABEN | A2I8C7HI9T | IACT |
Source Document#
openFDA label cross-check#
OpenFDA label data provides additional search and identifier links. DailyMed’s Structured Product Label is the canonical label on FDA.report. Matching records are deduplicated before they are shown below.
| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLY-HIST DM | DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR | POLY PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | 5025c99f-b946-e2e0-e063-6394a90a13fb | 2026-04-23 | Warnings | 50991-271-15 50991-271-16 50991-271 50991027116 50991027115 5025c99f-b947-e2e0-e063-6394a90a13fb 5025c99f-b946-e2e0-e063-6394a90a13fb |
Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#
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