delsym
Delsym (Dextromethorphan Polistirex) is a medication used to treat Cough.
Dextromethorphan Polistirex · by Rb Hlth
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Dextromethorphan Polistirex
- Form
- Suspension, extended release
- Strength
- Dextromethorphan Polistirex EQ 30MG HYDROBROMIDE/5ML
- Type
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- cough
- Manufacturer
- Rb Hlth
- FDA application
- NDA018658
What is Delsym?
From the FDA label:Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
How to use
Directions shake bottle well before use measure only with dosing cup provided do not use dosing cup with other products dose as follows or as directed by a doctor mL = milliliter adults and children 12 years of age and over 10 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 20 mL in 24 hours children 6 to under 12 years of age 5 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 10 mL in 24 hours children 4 to under 6 years of age 2.5 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 5 mL in 24 hours children under 4 years of age do not use
Warnings
Important safety information
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 chronic cough that lasts such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Suspension, extended release
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
Ways to save
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Delsym treat?
- Delsym (Dextromethorphan Polistirex) may be used to treat cough, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Delsym?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Delsym. To pay less, look for a store-brand version with the same active ingredient (Dextromethorphan Polistirex), which is typically cheaper, and compare unit prices. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Delsym?
- Delsym is marketed by Rb Hlth. You can see Rb Hlth's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Delsym a brand-name or generic drug?
- Delsym is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Dextromethorphan Polistirex.
- Is Delsym available over the counter?
- Yes. Delsym is an over-the-counter (OTC) product — you can buy it without a prescription. Follow the label directions and ask a pharmacist if you're unsure whether it's right for you.
- What forms does Delsym come in?
- Delsym is currently marketed as suspension, extended release, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Delsym FDA-registered?
- Delsym is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA018658. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Is Delsym safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Delsym. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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