DRx Choice® Maximum Strength Severe Cough+ sore throat Drug Facts

Manufacturer
RARITAN PHARMACEUTICALS
Effective date
2026-09-09
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
4
Source
daily-update
Hydrated at
2026-09-11 03:01:15

Label at a glance#

ProductDRx Choice maximum strength Severe Cough plus sore throat
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
Label structure15 sections

Indications and uses

▪ temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold or flu: ▪ cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation ▪ minor aches and pains ▪ sore throat ▪ headache ▪ temporarily reduces fever

Dosage and administration

▪ do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period ▪ do not exceed recommended dosage. Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause serious liver damage. ▪ measure only with dosing cup provided ▪ keep dosing cup with product ▪ mL = milliliter ▪ this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age Age dose adults and children 12 years and over 20 mL every 4 hours children un...

Storage and handling

▪ each 20 mL contains: sodium 10 mg ▪ store at room temperature Do not refrigerate.

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Acetaminophen, USP 650 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 20 mg

Purposes

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold or flu:
  • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
  • minor aches and pains
  • sore throat
  • headache
  • temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 6 doses in any 24 hours period, which is the maximum daily amount
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

  • skin reddening
  • blisters
  • rash

If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

  • 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.
  • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • liver disease
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
  • taking any other pain reliever/fever reducer

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • redness or swelling is present
  • new symptoms occur
  • cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away 1-800-222-1222. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
  • do not exceed recommended dosage. Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause serious liver damage.
  • measure only with dosing cup provided
  • keep dosing cup with product
  • mL = milliliter
  • this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age

Age

dose

adults and children 12 years and over

20 mL every 4 hours

children under 12 years

do not use

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each 20 mL contains: sodium 10 mg
  • store at room temperature Do not refrigerate.

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C red No 40, glycerin, menthol, flavors, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum.

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-866-467-2748

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Compare to active ingredients in Robitussin® Maximum Strength Severe Cough + Sore Throat CF MAX*

NDC 68163-749-08

DRx Choice®

maximum strength

SEVERE

cough + sore throat

Acetaminophen (Pain reliever / Fever reducer)

Dextromethorphan HBr (Cough Suppressant)

Relieves:

  • Cough
  • Sore throat pain

For Ages 12 Years & over

  • No added Sugar
  • No added Alcohol

Strong Cooling Liquid

8 FL OZ (237 mL)

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by GSK Consumer Healthcare, owner of the registered trademark Robitussin® Maximum Strength Severe Cough + Sore Throat CF MAX.

Maximum Strength claim based on maximum levels of active ingredients per dose.

IMPORTANT: Keep this carton for future reference on full labeling.

Manufactured by:

Raritan Pharmaceuticals

8 Joanna Court, East Brunswick

NJ, 08816

DRx Choice Max Strength SEVERE cough + sore throat
DRx Choice Max Strength SEVERE cough + sore throat

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
68163-74968163-749-08

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
DRx Choice maximum strength Severe Cough plus sore throatACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBRRARITAN PHARMACEUTICALSa096cb76-0d1c-4ca8-854a-5199da0bc8f72026-09-09WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 68163-749-08
ndc (product): 68163-749
ndc11 (package): 68163074908
spl id: e236c8b2-9c58-4066-b509-001114e7000a
spl set id: a096cb76-0d1c-4ca8-854a-5199da0bc8f7

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