Indications and uses
Temporarily relieves symptoms of colds, including accumulation of mucus in chest, throat and nose; cough with expectoration of thick, discolored mucus; runny nose, sneezing and nasal congestion.
Temporarily relieves symptoms of colds, including accumulation of mucus in chest, throat and nose; cough with expectoration of thick, discolored mucus; runny nose, sneezing and nasal congestion.
Measure only with the dosing cup provided Do not use dosing cup with other products On dosing cup, mL = millimeter, tsp = teaspoon adults and children 12 years and over 15 mL or 3 teaspoons up to 6 times per day (every 4 hours) children 6 years to under 12 years 10 mL or 2 teaspoons up to 6 times per day (every 4 hours) children 2 years to under 6 years 5 mL or 1 teaspoon up to 6 times per day (every 4 hours)
Drug Facts
| Active Ingredients | Purpose |
|---|---|
| "HPUS" indicates the active ingredients are in the official Homeopathic Pharmacopœia of the United States. | |
| Bryonia 6X HPUS | stubborn mucus in throat, cough with yellowish mucus |
| Euphrasia Officinalis 6X HPUS | cough with mucus in chest |
| Hepar Sulph Calc 12X HPUS | cough up mucus, mucus rattle with cough, stubborn mucus in chest |
| Natrum Muriaticum 30X HPUS | accumulation of mucus in throat, cough up mucus |
| Phosphorus 30X HPUS | cough with expectoration of yellow mucus, chest congestion |
| Pulsatilla 6X HPUS | accumulation of mucus, discharge of thick, yellowish mucus, loose cough |
| Rumex Crispus 6X HPUS | runny nose, sneezing |
| Silicea 12X HPUS | nasal congestion |
Temporarily relieves symptoms of colds, including accumulation of mucus in chest, throat and nose; cough with expectoration of thick, discolored mucus; runny nose, sneezing and nasal congestion.
As with any drug, ask a doctor before use if pregnant or nursing. Consult a physician if:
Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, contact a medical professional or a poison control center.
Do not use this product for persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma, smoking or emphysema or if cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus).
A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
Do not use if imprinted tamper band is broken or missing.
In case of emergency, contact a medical professional or poison control center immediately. Hyland's may also be contacted for emergency information about our products 24 hours a day, 7 days per week at (800) 624-9659.
| adults and children 12 years and over | 15 mL or 3 teaspoons up to 6 times per day (every 4 hours) |
| children 6 years to under 12 years | 10 mL or 2 teaspoons up to 6 times per day (every 4 hours) |
| children 2 years to under 6 years | 5 mL or 1 teaspoon up to 6 times per day (every 4 hours) |
Citric Acid, Glycyrrhiza Extract, Purified Water, Sodium Benzoate, Vegetable Glycerine.
(800) 624-9659
NDC 54973-3183-1
HOMEOPATHIC
NEW!
SINCE 1903
Hyland's
®
DEFEND™
COLD+
MUCUS*
NON-DROWSY
Expectorant
Thins & Loosens Mucus in Chest, Throat and Nose
Natural, Safe & Effective Relief of:
Cough with Mucus
Nasal & Chest Congestion
Dye Free • Sugar Free
Less than 0.1% Alcohol
4 FL. OZ. (118 mL)

| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54973-3183-1 | Defend Cold and Mucus | 1 in 1 CARTON | LIQUID | 1 | 4 | |
| 54973-3183-1 | Defend Cold and Mucus | 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC | LIQUID | 118 | 4 |
| NDC | Dashboard title | SPL version | Validation | Dashboard ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54973-3183 | DEFEND COLD AND MUCUS (BRYONIA ALBA ROOT, EUPHRASIA STRICTA, CALCIUM SULFIDE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PHOSPHORUS, ANEMONE PATENS, RUMEX CRISPUS ROOT, AND SILICON DIOXIDE) LIQUID [HYLAND'S INC.] | 4 | Current NDC, Legacy NDC, 2 package rows | 20221213_bb851be1-0528-4199-91e7-e09f994b2862.zip |
| Ingredient | Type | UNII | SPL version | Uploaded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANEMONE PATENS | ACTIVE INGREDIENT | 4M1169RWJD | 1 | |
| BRYONIA ALBA ROOT | ACTIVE INGREDIENT | T7J046YI2B | 1 | |
| CALCIUM SULFIDE | ACTIVE INGREDIENT | 1MBW07J51Q | 1 | |
| EUPHRASIA STRICTA | ACTIVE INGREDIENT | C9642I91WL | 1 | |
| PHOSPHORUS | ACTIVE INGREDIENT | 27YLU75U4W | 1 | |
| RUMEX CRISPUS ROOT | ACTIVE INGREDIENT | 9N1RM2S62C | 1 | |
| SILICON DIOXIDE | ACTIVE INGREDIENT | ETJ7Z6XBU4 | 1 | |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE | ACTIVE INGREDIENT | 451W47IQ8X | 1 | |
| ANEMONE PATENS | ACTIVE MOIETY | 4M1169RWJD | 1 | |
| BRYONIA ALBA ROOT | ACTIVE MOIETY | T7J046YI2B | 1 | |
| CALCIUM SULFIDE | ACTIVE MOIETY | 1MBW07J51Q | 1 | |
| CHLORIDE ION | ACTIVE MOIETY | Q32ZN48698 | 1 | |
| EUPHRASIA STRICTA | ACTIVE MOIETY | C9642I91WL | 1 | |
| PHOSPHORUS | ACTIVE MOIETY | 27YLU75U4W | 1 | |
| RUMEX CRISPUS ROOT | ACTIVE MOIETY | 9N1RM2S62C | 1 | |
| SILICON DIOXIDE | ACTIVE MOIETY | ETJ7Z6XBU4 | 1 | |
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 2968PHW8QP | 1 | |
| GLYCERIN | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | PDC6A3C0OX | 1 | |
| GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 2788Z9758H | 1 | |
| SODIUM BENZOATE | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | OJ245FE5EU | 1 | |
| WATER | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 059QF0KO0R | 1 |
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 54973-3183 | 54973-3183-1 |
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | IACT |
| GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA | 2788Z9758H | IACT |
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
| SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | IACT |
| GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | IACT |
| BRYONIA ALBA ROOT | T7J046YI2B | ACTIB |
| EUPHRASIA STRICTA | C9642I91WL | ACTIB |
| CALCIUM SULFIDE | 1MBW07J51Q | ACTIB |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE | 451W47IQ8X | ACTIB |
| PHOSPHORUS | 27YLU75U4W | ACTIB |
| PULSATILLA PATENS WHOLE | 4M1169RWJD | ACTIB |
| RUMEX CRISPUS ROOT | 9N1RM2S62C | ACTIB |
| SILICON DIOXIDE | ETJ7Z6XBU4 | ACTIB |
Inactive Ingredient Database values describe FDA-listed use contexts. The match method and ambiguity count are shown because ingredient names, routes, and dosage forms are not always unique. Browse recovered IID releases and source provenance.
| DailyMed ingredient | IID ingredient | UNII | Dosage form / route | Potency | Maximum daily exposure | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | GRANULE, EFFERVESCENT / ORAL | 60 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | POWDER, FOR SOLUTION / ORAL | 98 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL | 0.34 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | SYRUP / ORAL | 80 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | GRANULE, EFFERVESCENT / ORAL | 60 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL | NA | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | CAPSULE / ORAL | 8.5 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | GRANULE, FOR SUSPENSION / ORAL | 120 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL | NA | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | ELIXIR / ORAL | 5.02 mg/5ml | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | CAPSULE / ORAL | 8.5 mg | ||
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | LIQUID / ORAL | 114 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL | 24 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | TABLET / ORAL | 30 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | SUSPENSION/ DROPS / ORAL | 23 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | SUSPENSION / ORAL | 320 mg | ||
| GLYCERIN | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | LIQUID / ORAL | 2400 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL | 0.34 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | CONCENTRATE / ORAL | 20 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | TABLET, FILM COATED / ORAL | 1 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | ELIXIR / ORAL | 5.02 mg/5ml | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | GRANULE / ORAL | NA | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION / ORAL | 160 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION / ORAL | 160 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | GRANULE, FOR SUSPENSION / ORAL | 120 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | GRANULE / ORAL | NA | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | TABLET / ORAL | 30 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | TABLET, COATED / ORAL | 0.2 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | SUSPENSION/ DROPS / ORAL | 23 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL | 24 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | TABLET, COATED / ORAL | 0.2 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | SUSPENSION / ORAL | 320 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | SYRUP / ORAL | 80 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | CONCENTRATE / ORAL | 20 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | SOLUTION / ORAL | 660 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | PASTE / ORAL | 28 mg | ||
| GLYCERIN | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | LIQUID / ORAL | 2400 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | PASTE / ORAL | 28 mg | ||
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | LIQUID / ORAL | 114 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | POWDER, FOR SOLUTION / ORAL | 98 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | SOLUTION / ORAL | 660 mg | ||
| SODIUM BENZOATE | SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | TABLET, FILM COATED / ORAL | 1 mg |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defend Cold and Mucus | BRYONIA ALBA ROOT, EUPHRASIA STRICTA, CALCIUM SULFIDE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PHOSPHORUS, ANEMONE PATENS, RUMEX CRISPUS ROOT, AND SILICON DIOXIDE | Hyland's Inc. | bb851be1-0528-4199-91e7-e09f994b2862 | 2022-12-12 | Warnings | 54973-3183-1 54973-3183 54973318301 efa3f603-afa3-4668-e053-2a95a90ac5d2 bb851be1-0528-4199-91e7-e09f994b2862 |
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