WesTussin DM NF 7.5 mg/5mL; 15 mg/5mL; 2 mg/5mL Liquid, 473 mL
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Substituted alkylamines class.
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🩺 Clinical
Brompheniramine is used to treat allergy and cold symptoms: sneezing runny nose itching of the nose or throat red, itchy, watery eyes Brompheniramine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗WesTussin DM is an over-the-counter liquid taken by mouth that combines three active ingredients commonly used to relieve cold and cough symptoms. Dextromethorphan is typically used to suppress coughs, while phenylephrine functions as a nasal decongestant to help ease congestion. Dexbrompheniramine is an antihistamine, commonly used to reduce sneezing, itching, and runny nose associated with colds and allergies. This product is marketed under the FDA's OTC monograph system for cough and cold medicines.
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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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Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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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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Sucralose is a synthetic sweetener made from sugar. It's added to medicines to improve taste without adding calories, helping make bitter or unpleasant-tasting drugs easier to take.
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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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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
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💲 Pricing
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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.046 | $21.90 / 473 ml |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| 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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| WesTussin DM NF 7.5 mg/5mL; 15 mg/5mL; 2 mg/5mLthis 69367-0353-16 | Westminster | 473 ml | $0.046 | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 69367-0353-16 You're viewing this | 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE (69367-353-16) | 2023-07-19 | Active |
📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
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 ▾
Directions 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 hours 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.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Do not exceed recommended dosage. Do not use this product 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 a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma trouble urinating due to an 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 diabetes Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers. When using this product excitability may occur, especially in children may cause marked drowsiness avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Stop use and ask a doctor if 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 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.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information Store at 59° - 86°F (15° - 30°C)
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL teaspoonful) Purpose Dexbrompheniramine Maleate 2 mg Antihistamine Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 15 mg Cough Suppressant Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 7.5 mg Nasal Decongestant
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Anhydrous citric acid, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL teaspoonful) Purpose Dexbrompheniramine Maleate 2 mg Antihistamine Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 15 mg Cough Suppressant Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 7.5 mg Nasal Decongestant