VANACOF DM DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, and PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 18 mg/15mL; 200 mg/15mL; 10 mg/15mL Liquid, 240 mL
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This medicine belongs to the Uncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antagonist class.
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🩺 Clinical
Dextromethorphan is used to temporarily relieve cough caused by the common cold, the flu, or other conditions. Dextromethorphan will relieve a cough but will not treat the cause of the cough or speed recovery. Dextromethorphan is in a class of medications called antitussives. It works by decreasing activity in the part of the brain that causes coughing.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗Vanacof DM is an over-the-counter oral liquid cough and cold product sold under FDA's OTC monograph rules. It combines dextromethorphan, which is typically used to suppress cough; guaifenesin, an expectorant commonly used to help thin and clear mucus; and phenylephrine, a decongestant typically used to relieve nasal congestion. This combination product is designed for oral use by mouth.
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Anhydrous citric acid is a sour, crystalline powder derived from citric acid with water removed. In medicines, it acts as a buffer to control pH, adds tartness to improve taste, and helps tablets disintegrate.
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Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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Saccharin sodium is an artificial sweetener made from saccharin salt. It's added to medicines to improve taste, especially in liquid formulations for children or bitter drugs.
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Sodium benzoate is a salt derived from benzoic acid, a preservative. It's added to medicines to prevent growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that could spoil the product.
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Sorbitol is a natural sugar alcohol derived from glucose. It serves as a sweetener, humectant, and bulking agent in medications to improve taste and help maintain moisture in the product.
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A salt derived from citric acid that helps maintain the proper acid-base balance in the medicine. It's used as a buffer to keep the product stable and at the right pH level.
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💲 Pricing
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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.098 | $23.40 / 240 ml |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $0.1037 | $24.89 / 240 ml |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, Guaifenesin, and PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 18 mg/15mL; 200 mg/15mL; 10 mg/15mL 69367-0184-08 | Westminster | 240 ml | $0.070 | — | Availability likely | save 28% |
| Vanacof Dm 18 mg/15mL; 200 mg/15mL; 10 mg/15mLthis 58809-0555-08 | GM | 240 ml | $0.097 | — | Availability likely | — |
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We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 58809-0555-08 You're viewing this | 240 mL in 1 BOTTLE (58809-555-08) | 2013-06-01 | Active |
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🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive temporarily relieves: cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants the intensity of coughing the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep nasal congestion due to a cold
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period use enclosed dosage cup or tablespoon (TBSP) dose as follows or as directed by a doctor Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 15 mL (1 TBSP) every 4 hours, not to exceed 90 mL (6 TBSP) in a 24 hour period. Children 6 to under 12 years of age: 7.5 mL (1/2 TBSP) every 4 hours, not to exceed 45 mL (3 TBSP) in a 24 hour period. Children under 6 years of age: Consult a doctor.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings 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 heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland When using this product do not use more than directed Stop use and ask a doctor if: nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occurs symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.
A persistant cough may be a sign of a serious condition. new symptoms occur 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.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients (in each 15 mL (1 TBSP)) Dextromethorphan HBr 18 mg Guaifenesin 200 mg Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients citric acid anhydrous, glycerin, masking agent, propylene glycol, purified water, raspberry flavor, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Cough Suppressant Expectorant Nasal Decongestant