Akin Cough Formula DM Strawberry Banana DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN 10 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mL Liquid, 118 mL
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Akin Cough Formula DM Strawberry Banana is an over-the-counter liquid cough medicine marketed under FDA monograph rules. It contains dextromethorphan hydrobromide, a cough suppressant typically used to reduce cough reflex, and guaifenesin, an expectorant commonly used to help thin mucus and make coughs more productive. The product is intended for oral use despite its topical route classification in the listing.
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A weak organic acid derived from citrus fruits or made through fermentation. It works as a buffer to control pH, a preservative to extend shelf life, and a flavoring agent in medications.
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Potassium sorbate is a salt derived from sorbic acid, a naturally occurring preservative. It prevents growth of mold, yeast, and some bacteria, extending the medicine's shelf life.
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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| 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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| Akin Cough Formula DM Strawberry Banana 10 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mLthis 69822-0211-04 | Southern | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 69822-0211-04 You're viewing this | 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE (69822-211-04) | 2023-02-01 | Active |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses • temporarily quiets cough associated with the common cold or inhaled irritants • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Do not take more than 6 doses in any 24 hours period Adults and children 12 years and over 10 ml (2 teaspoonfuls every 4 hours or as directed by doctor) Children under 12 years do not use
⚠️ 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 you are taking a prescription drug that contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if • you have a cough that lasts or a chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema • cough occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) Stop use and ask a doctor if • cough lasts for 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 beast-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 ingredient (in each 5ml tsp.) Dextromethorphan HBr USP 10 mg Guaifenesin USP 100 mg Purpose Cough suppressant Expectorant
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Citric acid, FD&C red #40, glycerin, methylparaben, potassium sorbate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, strawberry-banana flavor, sucralose.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Cough suppressant Expectorant