Polytussin DM

Manufacturer
Poly Pharmaceuticals,
Effective date
2021-10-26
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
1
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 22:30:36

Label at a glance#

ProductPolytussin DM
Active ingredientPHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, DEXBROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE
Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:  runny nose  sneezing  itching of nose or throat  itchy, watery eyes  cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation  nasal congestion  reduces swelling of nasal passages

Dosage and administration

Do not exceed recommended dosage Adults and children 12 years of age and over 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 6 teaspoonfuls in 24 Children 6 to under 12 years of age 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL) every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 3 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours Children under 6 years of age Consult a doctor.

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active Ingredient

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Dexbrompheniramine Maleate 2 mg
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 15 mg
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 7.5 mg

Purposes

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Antihistamine

Antitussive
Nasal Decongestant

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:
 runny nose

 sneezing
 itching of nose or throat
 itchy, watery eyes

 cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation

 nasal congestion
 reduces swelling of nasal passages

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Do not use this product

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.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

 a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis

 glaucoma

 trouble urinating due toan enlarged prostate gland
 a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema

 a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

 heart disease
 high blood pressure
 thyroid disease

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

 excitability may occur, especially in children

 may cause marked drowsiness

 avoid alcoholic drinks
 alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect

 be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

 nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur

 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.

 new symptoms occur

If pregnant or breastfeeding

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

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Do not exceed recommended dosage

Adults and children 12 years of age and over1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 6 teaspoonfuls in 24
Children 6 to under 12 years of age1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL) every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 3 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours
Children under 6 years of ageConsult a doctor.

Other Information

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

Store at 59° - 86°F (15° - 30°C)

Inactive Ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Anhydrous Citric Acid, Glycerin, Flavor, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate Dihydrate, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbitol Solution.

Questions? Comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be reported to this number. Call 1-800-882-1041 Mon. - Fri. (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST).

Package Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
50991-121-16ML - Milliliter50991-121d9f65432-0f6e-4248-a11e-e5e6c01e85d712021-12-08

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NDC Codes#

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Product NDCPackage NDC
50991-12150991-121-16, 50991-121-15

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